Handpicked

Acts 22:14-15  Then he said, "The God of our fathers has chosen you, that you should know His will and see the Just One, and hear the voice of His mouth, for you will be His witness to all men of what you have seen and heard."

There are reasons for handpicking, whether it be produce or people.  We look for that particular item or person best suited for our specific need or purpose.  One that is ripe or matured, of good quality and character, ready to be used.

Ananias, in this verse, explained that God Himself had handpicked Paul (MSG).  What an amazing thing for Paul to think about!  The God of all creation made a particular choice and deemed him ready to be used and best suited for His purpose, to be His witness to all men.

So it is with us.  God enabled us to know His marvelous plan of salvation, to see Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior, and to hear His voice through the voice of His Son (Jn. 12:49) in order that we may also be His witnesses (Acts 1:8) to all men.  Think about it.  We are God's chosen (Eph. 1:4, 1Pet. 2:9), His particular choice, His handpicked!


Sock Monkey Snippet:  We have been handpicked by God.