There’s a tension in the Kingdom: many are called, but few are chosen. God's favoritism doesn't draw the line between the two—it's about decisive faith. The line between the called and the chosen isn't as much by God's preference but by our response.
In every generation, God invites us to rise, to lead, to become a vessel through which His power, presence, and purpose overflow. The call is open. The invitation is sent. But only those who lay claim to it, who respond with boldness and action, step into the identity of the chosen.
The Power of Initiative
When God called Abram, He didn’t just ask him to leave a location. He called him to abandon the familiar—his culture, comfort, and certainty. He was given a promise – and a decision. It was the act of stepping out that marked Abram for greatness. He didn’t wait for confirmation. He moved. He acted. And God made him distinct because he chose to move in faith.
That moment wasn’t about geography—it was about audacity. God marked him because he moved when God spoke. His obedience unlocked a legacy of blessing, not because he was perfect, but because he responded.
The same is true now: those who rise are those who act.
The Distinction of the Chosen
God has always marked those who take initiative in response to His call. Moses stepped toward the burning bush, David stepped onto the battlefield, and Esther risked everything “for such a time as this."
In their surrender, God made a clear distinction. They became the ones through whom God’s heart and power moved.
True leaders are those who step forward with urgency, who say, "Choose me," before they understand the cost, and who say, "Send me," even when the path isn't clear.
God is still searching, still calling—not just for followers but for leaders, not just for believers but for builders.
Distinction Brings Overflow
Make no mistake—when God makes a distinction, it’s so He can release an overflow.
When God sets someone apart, it’s not to elevate ego – it’s to extend His influence. It’s so that His power and purpose can flow through them—touching families, transforming cities, shifting nations.
You are not called to be average. You are not called to blend in. You carry an anointing, an assignment, and God's authority. The question is: Will you take the initiative?
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Will you rise?
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Will you move when you don’t have all the answers?
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Will you step forward even when you feel unworthy?
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Will you choose to be chosen?
This Is the Call of Distinction
Jesus said, “Many are called, but few are chosen.” The difference isn’t in the calling—it’s in the courage to respond. Those who rise are those who choose to be chosen.
What if God is waiting for you?
Waiting for you to make the decision that others hesitate to make.
To choose to be chosen.
Allow Him—not your background or qualifications—to mark your life with distinction.
He’s not looking for perfection. He’s looking for permission.
So, tell Him:
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“I’m not worthy, but I want to be chosen.”
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"I don't know what it means, but I have decided to be chosen."
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“I don’t know where to go from here, but I choose to be chosen.”
That simple surrender changes everything. That posture—raw, real, and honest—is what God breathes on. It’s what separates the hesitant from the history-makers, the crowd from the called, and the passive from the powerful.
This is how God marks a generation.
This is how revival is born.
This is how leaders are forged.
If you're waiting for a sign—this is it.
Rise. Take the initiative. Choose to be chosen. Let God make you distinct.
Randy Gladden
