Jesus said: “You didn’t choose Me. I
chose you!” And: “For many are called, but few are chosen!” John 15:16, Matthew
22:14 NLT
“For God knew His
people in advance, and He chose them to become like His Son!” Romans 8:29 NLT
And the Lord disciplines those He loves, and He corrects and punishes each one He
accepts as His child! (See Hebrews 12:6)
In other words, because
God has chosen you and accepted you as His child, He will make you become like
His Son! Therefore, God uses the
struggles of this life, like pain, stress, persecution, misunderstandings, and
financial problems to shape your character, so you end up living right and
looking like His Son, Jesus Christ!
For
this reason Hebrews 12 verse 11 NLT says:
“No
discipline is enjoyable while it is happening—it’s painful! But afterward there
will be a peaceful harvest of right living for those who are trained in this
way!”
“As
you endure this divine discipline, remember that God is treating you as His own
children!” Hebrews 12:7 NLT
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