Those who God the Father has given to Jesus will become His. A chosen people who are given faith to believe will hear His voice and will come to Him. From a state of spiritual death, His people are called by his power and irresistible grace. To glorify Him and to enjoy Him forever. Belief and repentance are granted as a gift to those who are His.
People are called to the Lord by the Father. Out of a state of slavery and spiritual death, they are called. People are recipients of God’s power to bring people to life spiritually to draw them to Him. As a people given to the Lord Jesus as His possession.
Furthermore, wherefrom repentance is given to those who believe and are drawn to Him; ultimately, they see Jesus as having a supreme value above all things.
So once called, Jesus becomes our treasure. A holy treasure as we enter the narrow gate and walk a hard way of life. A hard way of life because, in this world, it is very difficult to value Jesus above all things (Matt 5:29-30).
Jesus demands that we come to Him. It is to accept Him and God’s gift of repentance to enjoy Jesus and God the Father above all for our eternal security. For His glory and the Father’s good pleasure.
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