Jude verse 1, part 2

Jude writes to those who are called to God's purpose but also to those chosen by God. (Read Jude part 1 here) I watched a video devotional this week and she was talking about being chosen also. She made the profound statement that we were a thought in God's mind even before our parents knew each other! In the Old Testament it says God has a plan for us. And in Isaiah there are predictions about Jesus' birth, life and death. God knew before Adam and Eve gave in to the snake's temptation that they were going to fail the test.

But He already had a plan to send Jesus down to Earth to save us all!  Those who choose God as their number one priority will be chosen by God to spend eternity in Heaven with Him.  And In the garden before Jesus is taken away for His trial Jesus prays for us: "Sanctify them in the truth [set them apart for Your purposes, make them holy]" (Jn 17:17) So if we claim this blessing from Jesus and try our best to be holy and live out His purpose in our lives, then we will be fulfilling God's plan and live a life of joy.
Don't make the mistake of thinking your life will always be easy. Sin will always cause trouble and trauma in our lives but God will always be present to comfort and rescue us. I hope you go through this week with Jesus' blessing in mind and remember that He loves you!!