Last updated on August 24, 2025
Brethren, long before God laid the foundation of the physical world—before the earth took form, before the seas were divided, before the stars filled the heavens—God had already chosen us. He set apart a people to be holy and blameless in His sight, in love. This truth may seem hard to comprehend, but it is deeply rooted in Scripture. It reveals not only the sovereignty of God but also the mystery of His will that spans beyond time and creation.
When Did God Choose Us?
The Apostle Paul declared this in Ephesians 1:4: “For He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world to be holy and blameless in His presence. In love.” This selection did not happen after Adam and Eve sinned, nor after the flood or the calling of Abraham. Rather, God chose us when He said, “Let there be light.”
Let There Be Light: The Moment of Our Calling
In the book of Genesis 1:1-5, we read that God created the heavens and the earth. Yet, before He formed land, He brought forth light—His very nature. “God said, ‘Let there be light,’ and there was light… and God saw that the light was good.“ This moment is more than the beginning of physical illumination—it is the unveiling of divine purpose. When God created light, He made a clear distinction between light and darkness. That is when He chose us. He called us to be children of the light, not of the night.
God’s Image Is Light
Because God is light, His image is also light. And when God brought forth His Son, He brought Him forth as the radiant expression of His glory. Hebrews 1:3 tells us: “The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of His nature…“ Furthermore, as believers, God predestined us to conform to the image of His Son. This means we are also called to reflect His light and His glory.
The Hidden Wisdom of Light
Light does not merely reveal; it conceals divine mysteries for those who seek understanding.1 Corinthians 2:7 says: “We declare God’s wisdom, a mystery that has been hidden and that God destined for our glory before time began.” God placed His wisdom in light, and when He called us into the light, He also invited us to share in that hidden wisdom.
The Word Is Light
The Apostle John revealed that the Word of God, which existed in the beginning, is also the light of God. John 1:1 says: “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” We understand that this Word—this Light—was with God, and was God. It later became flesh in the person of Jesus Christ, as written in John 1:14: “And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us… full of grace and truth.” Therefore, Christ is the light, the Son of God, and the manifestation of the Word.
Let Your Light Shine
Jesus commanded us to let our light shine before others. He said in Matthew 5:14-16: “You are the light of the world… let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.” As believers, we shine as lights not only by believing but by living in truth and righteousness.
The Light of Zion
Mount Zion—the heavenly Jerusalem—is where the light of God dwells fully. Isaiah prophesied of a day when that light will rise and shine among God’s people: Isaiah 60:1 “Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD rises upon you.” This light will one day illuminate the New Jerusalem, the city of God’s redeemed, and all nations will walk by its brilliance.
The Kingdom of Light
God has prepared a kingdom in the light for those who believe.
Colossians 1:12 encourages us to give thanks to the Father: “…who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of his holy people in the kingdom of light.” This is the kingdom that was prepared for us before the foundation of the world. As Jesus said in Matthew 25:34: “Come, you who are blessed by my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world.”
A Royal Priesthood in the Light
Not only are we chosen, but we are also appointed as royalty and priests.
1 Peter 2:9 reminds us: “But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation… who has called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.” This divine calling positions us to serve, reign, and reflect God’s glory in the world.
The New Jerusalem: Eternal Light
When the New Jerusalem descends, the light will never fade. Revelation 21:24 says: “The nations will walk by its light, and the kings of the earth will bring their splendor into it.“ There, God’s presence will be tangible, and the light of His face will shine upon us. As the psalmist declared: Psalm 4:6 “Let the light of your face shine on us.“
Conclusion: You Were Chosen in the Light
From the very beginning—before time itself—God chose you to live in the light. He called you not only to believe in His Son but to reflect His glory as lights in a dark world. Philippians 2:15 says: “…you shine as lights in the world.” Let us then walk worthy of this calling. Let us shine in faith, in truth, and in love—because we were chosen in the light before the foundation of the world.
Praise the Lord! HalleluYah!
I pray the Holy Spirit has guided your understanding through this blog. Feel free to share your thoughts or questions in the comment section below. God bless you, brethren!
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