When I glimpse chosen in Ephesians, my mind drifts to elementary school and recess games.
The entire class lined up in two teams with hands interlaced. The other team would chant, “Red Rover, Red Rover, send [someone’s name] right over!” and that person from our team had to run as fast and hard as he could to break the other human chain. (Do you remember playing that one?)
The best part of the game? Being chosen. Hearing your name chanted – “Red Rover, Red Rover, send Janna right over!” I still remember the knot in my stomach, waiting, then the shiver of excitement as I heard my name.
Funny, but in a very small way, this reminds me of being chosen by God. Continue reading →