Choose
God demonstrates that he values choice because he created human beings with the capacity to choose. We are not robots, programmed to mindlessly follow his directions. We may choose to accept or reject his gifts, commands and promises. He gave Adam (see Adam) and Eve (see Eve) the opportunity to obey or disobey. When they chose to go their own way and eat the forbidden fruit, God honored their choice. He also allowed them to experience the consequences. Scripture is filled with admonitions to choose wisely, to choose to obey, to choose to serve God. We are responsible for how we choose to life- and accountable for the consequences.

God chooses too. He chose to create people and he called Abraham and his descendants his chosen people (see Jews). He chose to send his Son, Jesus Christ, to be the Savior of the world. One of the greatest comforts for believers is knowing that God chose us to be his children - before he even made the world. One of the greatest mysteries is that while God is the ultimate chooser, he also gives people the ability and responsibility to choose. We'll understand the connection someday in heaven - but we must choose to trust and obey him today.

Jesus is God's Chosen One , sent to save the world and restore the broken fellowship between God the Father and humankind.
Isaiah 42:1
Luke 9:35; 23:35
1 Peter 1:20
The Jewish people are God's chosen people, chosen to be witnesses of God's name. Today Gentiles also have a part in the promised inheritance of God's people.
Isaiah 44:1
Romans 9:1-26
Before the creation of the world, God chose his children out of the world.
John 15:16-19
Ephesians 1:4
Colossians 3:12
2 Thessalonians 2:13
God wants us to make correct decisions by choosing to put him first.
Deuteronomy 30:19-20
Joshua 24:14-15
Psalm 119:30
Proverbs 8:10-11
Luke 10:41-42