| Romans 1:6 ...among whom you also are The Called of Jesus Christ... Called: means He chose me & extends an invitation... but I must choose to accept the calling, which is an honor. Strongs says: appointed. So I am appointed by God; but do I love Him enough to want to accept the position...Yes I Do! Romans 1:7 ...to all who are beloved of God in Rome.... Beloved: that is such an endearing name...means I am truly loved by God...hmm, how 'bout that: I AM loved by God! Says it....so it must be true...Strong's defines it as "dear" &/or "loved". I am dear to God! Romans 1:7 ...called as saints... saints: That is one that's hard to swallow...me a saint? But the Word says so, therefore I must be...saint to me is holy, pure, righteous, devoted in love with Jesus, the whole life given over with pleasure, because one wants to...Strong's says: pure, morally blameless; consecrated (which to me means sanctified/set apart/called out); holy. In just those 2 verses, His Word tells me that I am "The Called", "Beloved", & "a Saint". Now normally I could argue that all day & justify how I do not qualify, or am not good enough. But, guess that's a lie!!!! NO, I AINT good enough, but Jesus MADE ME good enough (thank you J.C.)! So, since the Word says it , & the Word does not lie, cause God does not lie, & I know beyond a shadow of a doubt that Jesus died for me & my sins were & are forgiven & I am covered by His blood.....well.....I do qualify for the above names/positions/titles whatever you call 'em. It's humbling.....it almost hurts me because I haven't been walking as such & have been denying this for myself...meaning I have been saying I am smarter than God & He's wrong/a liar. Forgive me Lord! Becky blessed beyond measure !
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