I KNOW WHOM I HAVE CHOSEN

 

EVENING DEVOTION by James Smith

JULY 28

 John 13:18

I speak not of you all: I know whom I have chosen: 

but that the Scripture may be fulfilled, He that eateth 

bread with me hath lifted up his heel against me. 

 
Some have been chosen to office, who were not chosen to salvation. This was the case with Judas.
 
But all believers are chosen to everlasting life.
 
He chose them as an act of sovereignty.
 
As presented to him by the Father.
 
He chose his people to be his bride—his servants—he witnessed—his glory.
 
His choosing them, was the cause of their choosing him.
 
He knows his chosen ones.
 
His knowledge of them is perfect.
 
He knows them by name and where they live—he knows their hearts—their faith—their hope—their love—their sorrows—their works—their wants.
 
His knowledge of then is a course of comfort to them. He approves of them.
 
If Jesus knows all his people this, he must be God; for who could distinctly know the number, names, residences, hearts, and entire circumstances of a number which no man can number, but God.
 
Beloved, Jesus knows us so as to humble our pride—honour our faith—supply all our needs—guide our steps—and reward our good works.
 
Ever remember, Jesus knows my ways in the family—in the business—in the church—in all places.
 
He knows his chosen ones, as the Father does his beloved children.
 

No claim gad we who now enjoy

The smiles of our redeeming God;

He only know who chose up why

Our hearts are his divine abode.

 
James Smith