Chosen by God

This powerful message reminds us that rejection is not the end of our story, it's often the beginning of our greatest testimony. Drawing from Romans 8, we're reminded that all things work together for good for those who love God and are called according to His purpose. The sermon brilliantly parallels Michael Jordan's journey from being cut from his high school team to becoming the greatest basketball player of all time with our own spiritual journeys. Just as Jordan faced rejection, closed doors, and being overlooked, we too encounter moments where the world says we're not tall enough, not good enough, or simply not enough. But here's the transformative truth: when God chooses us, no earthly rejection can define us. We learn that rejection is often redirection, that pressure doesn't crush the chosen—it reveals them. The message challenges us to examine what we're anchored in and asks whether our roots run deep beneath the surface into Christ, or if we're merely anchored in what we can see. Most powerfully, we're reminded that if God is for us, who can be against us? This isn't just motivational talk; it's a biblical promise that we are sons and daughters of the Most High, covered by the blood of Jesus, empowered by the Holy Spirit, and called to turn our mess into ministry. Our pain becomes our platform, and our rejection becomes fuel for our God-given purpose.