Chosen and Appointed

Date: February 23, 2026

Scripture Reading: John 15:16

“You didn’t choose me. I chose you. I appointed you to go and produce lasting fruit, so that the Father will give you whatever you ask for, using my name.”

Jesus speaks these words to His disciples to ground their identity and mission. Their calling did not originate from personal ambition or self-selection. It began with His choosing. This truth reframes purpose. We serve not to earn belonging, but because we already belong.

Being chosen by Christ carries both assurance and responsibility. Assurance comes from knowing our identity rests in His initiative. Responsibility follows because we are appointed to bear fruit that lasts. Fruit is not about appearance or recognition; it reflects transformation shaped by abiding in Him.

John 15 reminds us that fruitfulness flows from connection. Apart from Christ, effort becomes empty striving. With Him, obedience becomes meaningful and lasting. The fruit He produces endures because it is rooted in His power rather than our performance.

As we move through this season, this verse invites reflection on calling and impact. Are we living with awareness that we are chosen? Purpose grows when we align daily obedience with the mission Christ has entrusted to us.

Main Takeaways

• Our calling begins with Christ’s choosing, not our effort.
• Being appointed carries responsibility to bear lasting fruit.
• Fruitfulness flows from abiding in Christ.

Cross-Referencing Scriptures

• Ephesians 2:10: “Created in Christ Jesus to do good works…”
• Philippians 1:6: “He who began a good work in you…”
• Galatians 5:22-23: “The fruit of the Spirit is…”

Live today with confidence and purpose. Abide in Christ, trust that you are chosen, and allow Him to produce fruit through your obedience that will endure beyond the moment.