WOW Week (Week of Worship) was fantastic last week, and our theme was “Chosen for a Purpose.”  During the week we explored the amazing truth that God has chosen us because he loves us.  

Peter was one of the twelve disciples chosen by Jesus to follow him, but when Jesus was falsely arrested and condemned, Peter denied that he knew Jesus three times, and he abandoned Jesus when he was taken to be crucified on the cross.  Yet, even though Peter failed Jesus badly, Jesus forgives him and again says to him, “Follow me!” (John 21:19). 

In the same way, Jesus calls all of us to follow him.  And when we make mistakes and fall, just like Peter did, Jesus also says to us, “I forgive you, come and follow me.” 

God doesn’t choose us because we are perfect, and we have it all together, God chooses us because he is our Father, and we are his children.  So put a smile on your face today, because you are loved by God, and he has chosen you. 

God bless,   

Roland Talamaivao-Amituanai