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Introduction.  Elect is derived from the Latin word electus which means Chosen or Selected. In theology, elect means; - Chosen as a subject of mercy; - Chosen, selected or designated to eternal life; predestination in the divine counsels. Based on these definitions, God’s own elect means chosen or personally selected by God; a life predestined by God’s mercy. Let’s see what God has to say through Apostle Peter in 1 Peter 2:9-10 (KJV) 9 But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvelous light; 10 Which in time past were not a people, but are now the people of God: which had not obtained mercy, but now have obtained mercy.’’ I’ve highlighted some important points in this scripture. Through this scripture we understand we are a people chosen by God, a peculiar people and not just any kind of breed. We’ve been selected, separated from the rest and most...

Just within the week on that particular day, I woke up feeling sad, depressed in fact I was just feeling out of place that morning. I just kept thinking of some sad memories, some things I've had to go through personally and of course some things we've gone through as a family and the funny thing was I really didn't know what actually triggered those memories. I really wanted to call my Dad to talk to him and tell him how I was feeling but I really couldn't even explain exactly what  I was actually feeling and I really didn't also want him to feel disturbed especially since I'm far from home.  Then all of a sudden I was really shedding very hot tears.  In the midst of my tears and all the sad feelings, I just began talking to God, I told Him exactly what I was feeling even when words couldn't explain exactly what I was feeling but I knew He definitely understood. I really poured out my heart to Him because at that point I knew He was the best person to talk ...