Are you chosen?

Scripture:

Titus 1:1-2   I have been sent to proclaim faith to those God has chosen and to teach them to know the truth that shows them how to live godly lives. This truth gives them confidence that they have eternal life, which God- who does not lie- promised them before the world began.

Observation:

I read this scripture last night and it blew me away. Paul is a great encourager. This scripture gives me confidence and security and assurance. Some people believe that you can lose your salvation or walk away from it, but how can you lose something God has promised to give you before the world began. If God already knows I will be with him in heaven for eternity, how can anyone change that? Who can separate me from the love of God? There are a few things in this scripture that just scream out at me. 

1. God has chosen us, we don't choose him (Acts 13:48)
   
2. We can, live godly lives (2 Peter 1:3)
   
3. We can be totally 100% confident we're going to heaven (1 John 5:13)
   
4. God made a promise to his chosen, before the world began (Ephesians 1:4-5)
   
5. God does not lie (Titus 1:2)
   
6. God has already decided in advance who will go to heaven (Romans 8:29-30)

Application:

I am so thankful, I am so humbled, I am so encouraged. How do I know that God has chosen me? How do I know I am one of the people Paul is talking about? I know because God has transformed me, he has opened my eyes, he has revealed himself to me, he has given me a new heart with new desires. God has given me a deep love for Christ, and a deep hatred for sin. I have become a new creation in Christ. This is my testimony, that Jesus is my shepherd and I know his voice. 

Prayer:

I pray Lord that you would encourage my brothers and sisters, I pray they would not walk in fear but in confidence that you don't make mistakes. I pray for anyone who is not born again, that you would open their eyes. Help me to spread the good news to my family and co-workers. In Jesus name, Amen.