Jesus told his disciples, and by extension all Followers of Jesus Christ, "You did not choose Me, but I chose you and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit." ~ John 15:16
When
we think that salvation is our choosing, we misunderstand WHO does the
choosing. Do you really believe that God leaves something as important
as salvation up to puny man to decide for himself? As it is written:
A man’s heart plans his way, But the Lord directs his steps.
~ Proverbs 16:9
All throughout the Scriptures, God does the choosing. Adam, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob/Israel, Moses, the prophets. and apostles were
chosen and given the means to accomplish the will of God. Even Satan
and Judas were chosen for their specific jobs in God's overall plan of
redemption of all mankind.
What
happens if God does not choose you? Not to worry, Your Loving,
Merciful, Forgiving Father has you covered. Every human being who has
ever lived will be resurrected from the grave (mistranslated 'hell'). ~ John 5:28-29
