Don't Let a Misunderstanding Destroy Your Family

The Called and the Chosen
Many are called but few are chosen. Matt. 22:14;

But ye [are] a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light: 1 Peter 2:9

An allegory

A King looks out of His window, observing the people that walk the street beneath his view every day. Desiring to bless each of them, He sends his servants out with a message to the masses. The servants gladly do the bidding of the King because they too had been called. They cry aloud, "The King is calling you. He wants to pour out his love, favor, grace, and mercy upon you. He has called you to receive his unbelievable and eternal blessings. His daily cry is, Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls Matt. 11:28-29 (KJV)."

A few people stop to listen to the servants and ask, "Why would the King call us? We are nothings and nobodies. We don't have anything, and we've done bad things". Others say to the servants, "We don't believe that there is a King in that palace. We think you are crazy to try to get us to believe that there be such a person." Others in the group refuse to even think about whether or not there is an answer to their situation.

The servants excitedly explain that they, too, were called by the King. They also felt unworthy at the time that they heard the King's call. The servants reassured the listeners that they would be incredibly blessed if they could have enough faith to answer the call. A few of the listeners were persuaded by the testimonies of the servants. They followed the servants to the palace of the King. Though nervous, they excitedly believed the report. They answered the King's call and discovered that the King did everything that he said that he would do.

Explanation of the allegory

In this little allegory, the King is the God of the universe. The listeners who answered the call are the men, women, or children who dared to trust in God's Word and the ability of the blood of Jesus Christ to transform anyone from a sinner to a Saint. In response to the call, they repented of their sins and received salvation.

The allegory servants are the Saints who responded to God's call, were blood-washed, and cleansed from all unrighteousness. They were then chosen or selected to a position of service for the Lord. God's chosen servants were able to convince some of the people that the power of God can save them and make them worthy vessels, fit for His service.

Jesus saves

When God calls an individual, the person must first understand that he needs salvation and that only Jesus Christ can meet that need. He then must apply his measure of faith that every man is given (Romans 12:3) and trust that the God who called him can save him. When that individual repents, his sins are forgiven, and his feet are placed on the Highway of Holiness. His relationship with God is restored, and he is on his way to Heaven.

Chosen one

The word "chosen" means to be selected as the best or most appropriate for a specific task, and it comes after a response to a call. The chosen one is the object of divine favor. An individual who is chosen by God must be convinced that, despite how unworthy the person may feel, God makes no mistakes. He must know that His God is sovereign, and God's judgment is flawless. If God deems one to be worthy, then the individual must believe what God says.

Belief in what God says is essential

For Salvation
Confidence in God's ability to make us into who He says we can be is a critical point in both sal