Unexplainable Feeling to Read the Bible
Unexplainable Feeling to Read the Bible I used to say I found God in jail. But as my relationship with God grew, I realized I didn’t find God at all. I was chosen by God. In (John 15:16) Jesus told his disciples “You did not choose Me, but I chose you…” I used to read the Bible and think these types of verses didn’t apply to me. He was only talking to His disciples. Disciple means “a learner” or “one who follows one’s teaching” In (John 8:31) Jesus said, “If you hold to my teaching, you are truly my disciples.” I don’t believe He came from heaven just to save a few fishermen. He came to save the world, save you, save me. One of the last things Jesus did before ascending back to heaven was give the disciples the great commission, to go and make disciples of all the nations. That was their whole mission, they accomplished that by preaching and giving us His Word, The Bible, with the help of the Holy Spirit. So, we are disciples, or followers of Christ. We are Christians. In (Ephesians 1:4) Paul said, “that God chose us in Christ before the foundation of the world.” When I discovered this truth, it brought new meaning to my life. God, the creator of the
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