Day 50: 2 Timothy 1:9

“who saved us and called us to a holy calling, not because of our works but because of his own purpose and grace, which he gave us in Christ Jesus before the ages began…”



Has it ever occurred to you to ask God “why me?” It has me. I wonder all the time. I don’t deserve anything God has given me, and I deserve even less to be used by Him to bring fame to His holy name throughout the earth.


So why did He save me and call me? Why did He save and call you? Paul gives us the answer right here: because of His own purpose and grace. Further, and to really cap it off, God did it before there was even time. Before we were even born, our salvation and purpose were just as sure as they are right now.


That’s incredible, and worthy of worship, love, and adoration.


God doesn’t need us, and He didn’t have to save us; but for His glory and purpose He did, and then gave us a purpose and a job even after that.


Your task, your purpose, was set for you before you were even born. That’s gotta give you some confidence. That means that God’s plan for you and everyone you come into contact with was in place too. We have a big God.


We didn’t do anything that deserved this, or drew God to us. We have nothing that we can offer him. Our good is filthy before God.


That’s a real miracle. That God can take me and make me into something that honors Him. And He’s done the same thing with you.


CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP PRINCIPLE: God doesn’t need us but gives us the honor of serving Him and bringing Him Glory in this life.


Here’s a set of verses to meditate on today: Isaiah 64:6


Prayer: God, thank you for choosing me and for giving me purpose. In Christ’s name, amen.