5-31-08 Acts 9:15 You Are God's Chosen Instrument

Acts 9:15 (NAS)
But the Lord said to him, "Go, for he is a chosen instrument of Mine, to bear My name before the Gentiles and kings and the sons of Israel;

Acts 9:15 (Philips)
But the Lord said to him, "Go on your way, for this man is my chosen instrument to bear my name before the gentiles and their kings, as well as to the sons of Israel.
Acts 9:15 (NLT)
But the Lord said, "Go and do what I say. For Saul is my chosen instrument to take my message to the Gentiles and to kings, as well as to the people of Israel.
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Since you have acknowledged Jesus, the Messiah, as your Lord and Master, He will tell others that He has chosen you, especially if they question your origin and your call. You were not selected grudgingly, but heartily. The Lord knew what He was doing when He called you by name; it was not a random selection. Although He knew that you would be a vessel useful to Him, He also desired to show you His kindness, favor, and love.

Adonai picked you to bear His gospel and to carry His name. He has entrusted you to give testimony of Jesus wherever you go. You have His authority to reveal everything that His name covers, such as His character, majesty, power, and excellence. You represent Jesus Christ in the presence of godly and ungodly men alike. Many watch you from a distance, but with the intention of earnestly inspecting all that you say and do.

Almighty God has called and appointed you to go to many races, tribes, and nations. He will send you to kings, those who possess sovereign rule and the foundational power of their realms. You will also go to the children of Israel, Adonai's first chosen people. To all of these, you will be a witness of God's goodness and faithfulness, for the Lord has stamped you with His seal and made you His esteemed representative. Those who receive you will also receive your declarations of the Lord. You, however, must also lift up the name of Jesus to those who will not receive or believe. In these cases, you must endure, knowing that God will sustain you.