Neil T. AndersonFreedom in Christ Ministries · Pastor

You didn't choose me, I chose you so you can bear much fruit

13 Feb 2026 · 1 min

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In this devotional reflection, the speaker explores the distinction between being called and being chosen by God, emphasizing that many are called but few are chosen, not as a matter of favoritism but of deeper divine purpose. He urges listeners to examine God's track record in their lives to discern their role in God's ultimate plan, or "endgame." The talk highlights that true surrender to God's call reveals the purpose behind painful and lonely seasons, leading to spiritual fruitfulness as illustrated by John 15’s statement, "You did not choose me; I chose you so you can bear fruit." The speaker also provides a practical illustration, noting that Amanda was appointed by God for a specific podcast role, underscoring that God appoints each person to their unique role in freedom in Christ.

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I think one of the things that just came in my mind just a few seconds ago was call to chosen because it's a series of events and his reputation, right? God's track record in my life is what? That's the first question I would look to answer, you know, based on when PD acts like, I would be like, okay, what is my role in his endgame? That's what after this podcast is like, okay, what is my role in his endgame? Because she figured out her role in his endgame. But it's also called to chosen. Many are called, few are chosen. Does that mean God has favorites? No, it's much more deeper than that. It's like, yes, we're saved. We think that Christianity is for ourself, but when we totally surrender to why we're called, then you begin to see the reason, which is some painful, lonely seasons. But you see the fruits, right? It's like. It's like in John 15, you did not choose me. I chose you so you can bear fruit. So sometimes we feel like I'm the one that is. I chose to be this. I chose this role. But it's. God appointed us for this role. God appointed you for the role that you have in freedom. In Christ. Us say, God appointed Amanda in this role for the podcast. Like, if it was our way, we probably would have been doing something else. So he gives us the provision call to what is my end game? And he chose us. Amen. Amen. That's beautiful. That's beautiful.