Sometimes, in light of our shortcomings, it can be difficult to visualize how we can make a difference in the world. However, God picked you for His team, which makes you an important piece of the puzzle. Let’s look at what that means.
God Picked You for His Team
“Behold, to the LORD your God belong heaven and the heaven of heavens, the earth with all that is in it. Yet the LORD set His heart in love on your fathers and chose their offspring after them, you above all peoples, as you are this day.”
DEUTERONOMY 10:14,15 (ESV)
“What does it mean to be chosen?
When I was in school, I remember the panic and dread of playing dodgeball in gym class. The boys would throw the ball with such force it would sting.
However, the painful slap of the ball wasn’t the worst part. The most difficult time occurred when the leaders picked the teams. The teacher would select two captains who would alternate back and forth choosing their players from members in the class.
I felt such relief when I was accepted on a side because I worried about being the last person to be chosen. While I disagree with this particular method for creating teams, the process highlights how awesome it feels to be picked.
Humanity responds positively to the experience of inclusion, to being chosen when someone decides he or she wants us on the team.
In Deuteronomy 10:14,15, we see how amazing and powerful God is. He remains the Master of all things in heaven and on earth. Moses (the author of Deuteronomy) didn’t simply extol the virtues of God. Rather, he set us up to understand the true value of relationship with God and our worth in His eyes.”
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Love, K
-K.A. Wypych, Contributor Athletes in Action and Author of Ten Iron Principles
