Glorious promise

"No man shall be able to stand before you all the days of your life; as I was with Moses, so I will be with you. I will not leave you nor forsake you." Joshua 1.5

This same promise was also made to Abraham, Isaac, Israel and Moses. Now it was Joshua's time. In every age, the chosen of the Lord are assured of His constant presence. There is no jewel or treasure in the entire universe that can be more precious than this. His presence has been with all those who are with Him. But those who despise Him are lightly esteemed.

No weapon shall prosper

"No weapon formed against you shall prosper, and every tongue which rises against you in judgment you shall condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, and their righteousness is from Me, says the Lord." Isaiah 54.17 

This promise is for God's elect. That is, just as we choose Him as Lord of our lives, He also chooses us as His servants. And the difference between those who serve Him and those who don't MUST BE SEEN NOW!

New Israel

“But you, Israel, are My servant, Jacob whom I have chosen,The descendants of Abraham My friend.⁹ You whom I have taken from the ends of the earth, and called from its farthest regions, and said to you,‘You are My servant, I have chosen you and have not cast you away:¹⁰  Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.’" Isaiah 41.8-10

Only those who are born of the water and of the Spirit realize that such promises relate to them. It is that same Spirit who testifies within them. They are the New Israel raised by faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.
Because of that, come what may, they withstand: they were chosen from the ends of the earth to make a difference in this evil world. There is nothing to fear when we live by faith.

THE GOOD GROUND

"But the ones that fell on the good ground are those who, having heard the word with a noble and good heart, keep it and bear fruit with patience."     Luke 8:15

It has been extremely difficult to find good ground! It exists and is ready to receive seeds and fruit. But... Where can we find it among such contaminated ground? If at this very moment you feel the touch of the Holy Spirit, don't resist, surrender immediately because you have been chosen. 

FAMINE OF HEARING

"Behold, the days are coming," says the Lord God, "That I will send a famine on the land, not a famine of bread, nor a thirst for water, but of hearing the words of the Lord."Amos 8:11

Those who have been called, hunger for the Word of God. But, the chosen are the ones who put it into practice. To them, the arm of the Lord has been revealed.

The Voice of the Spirit

Also I heard the voice of the Lord, saying: “Whom shall I send, and who will go for Us?” Isaiah 6.8

 Hell is never satisfied. It’s increasingly hungry for lost souls.

Meanwhile, in heaven, the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit are searching for servants on the earth who through Him will go after those who are lost.

Who will go for Us?

One must be especial, more than a servant – hand-picked – in order to give up personal projects and embrace the projects of God.

Choice

"And they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and the Holy Spirit..." Acts 6.5

The election of Stephen required that he'd be filled with faith and the Holy Spirit. In other words, it's not enough for us to have faith to move mountains, we also need to be filled with the Spirit of God.

Hunt

"If my head is exalted, you hunt me like a fierce lion, and again You show Yourself awesome against me."

Job 10: 16

Those who are called and chosen by God cannot always resist Him. Sooner or later, they'll render themselves, and will pay whatever price they need to serve Him with all their body, mind, and spirit.

Revelation

“ Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, let not the mighty man glory in his might, nor let the rich man glory in his riches; But let him who glories glory in this, that he understands and knows Me, that I am the LORD, exercising lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness in the earth. For in these I delight,” says the LORD."

Jeremiah 9.23

Nothing in this world can be bought through the glory of the practical knowledge of our Lord Jesus. It is a revelation from the Holy Spirit to those who are chosen.

Justice

"And shall not God avenge his own elect, which cry day and night unto him, though he bear long with them?" Luke 18:7


If you are chosen and form part of the family of God, He has heard your prayers and your cry out - even though the answer seems to be delayed. Like a Father, He takes care of His children and protects them from all harm but sometimes, the children become anxious and want to move quickly, before giving God time to answer. This is where perseverance comes in. Do not be discouraged. Pursue victory, confident in Divine justice.

Doing The Best

Although he was still a youth, David already had a heart after the God of His forefathers. As a shepherd, he did his best to care for his father's flock. For this reason, God saw that he could take care of His people and chose him to be the King of Israel. Because he was faithful in the little, he was placed upon much.

Today, God is still looking for people whose hearts follow after Him, to honour them, just as He honoured David.

"He who is faithful in a very little thing is faithful also in much..." Luke 16:10