Devotional:
I am chosen. These were the words that stood out after I reflected on Matthew 28:18-20. I remember when I first received Jesus as my personal Lord and Savior committed my life to Him…that was in Young Life camp in 2013. I became a Jesus-follower, a leader, and a disciple making disciples.
I prayed and decided to be part of YL Philippines’ staff, and started an area here in my hometown. God called me and chose me to be in this place. To reach out to youth in a rural area. To introduce Jesus to every young person in our community. To help them as they grow in their relationship with Jesus and as they disciple others.
At first, I felt like I was alone doing this. But no, God has always been by my side and never left me alone on this journey. I can't do all this if God were not by my side. Now, we are doing ministry in five communities here in Mabinay, one in Bais, and we are soon opening a new one in the heart of Bais City.
There are a lot of people we need to reach out to. Maybe we can't save the world, but we can impact the people around us by helping them see Jesus through our lives. Wherever we are, we can be His disciple — in our homes, circles, neighborhoods, workplaces, schools, anywhere. We are all chosen by the grace of our God, you can be His disciple, too.
I love how this song connected to this devotion:
“I Will Go” by Hillsong
"I have found myself in You, the purpose for my life
I discover who I am, as Your spirit touches mine
Every step I take, every move I make
You are by my side
And I will be strong, my strength is in you
I will go where You want me to go
I will do what You want me to do
Yes I will go where You want me to go
I will be who You want me to be
Anything for You"