Contemplative Bible Reading

Romans 9:10-12 (New Living Translation)

¹⁰ This son was our ancestor Isaac. When he married Rebekah, she gave birth to twins. ¹¹ But before they were born, before they had done anything good or bad, she received a message from God. (This message shows that God chooses people according to his own purposes; ¹² he calls people, but not according to their good or bad works.) She was told, “Your older son will serve your younger son.”

God chose Jacob over his twin brother. Well, let me explain why. You see, Jacob had the qualities that would…STOP

God chose Jacob for God’s purposes. Jacob didn’t do anything to earn God’s choice.

That is not fair! We live in a free market economy. Those who do right and well reap the benefits of their doings. Surely God understands how that works, right?

Sometimes I am the most arrogant and immature person that can exist.

God understands what I cannot imagine. God selects people for situations for His purpose. That also means that what I am doing is probably what God has selected me to do and to be. I will try to fit in God’s purpose and not mess it up too much. And I am so pathetic that I don’t really know what that is or how to do it.

God, please guide me.