Predestination Gives Hope for Evangelism

When I get into discussions with others about predestination and election the topic of evangelism always comes up. I firmly believe that God is sovereign in election so I'm often accused of rejecting evangelism. In actuallity, predestination gives me hope. Why? Because I know that God has ordained many to be saved. I have hope that my efforts to spread the Gospel won't be useless because God WILL save.

In 2 Thessalonians 2:13-14 Paul states, "But we ought always to give thanks to God for you, brothers beloved by the Lord, because God chose you as the first-fruits to be saved, through sanctification by the Spirit and belief in the truth. To this He called you through our gospel, so that you may obtain the Glory of our Lord Jesus Christ." (ESV)
Paul expressed his thankfulness to God for using him to fulfill His plan for the elect in Thessalonica. In the writings of Paul we see a great reverance for the sovereignty of God in election as well as a strong and zealous commitment to evangelism.

That should be our prayer... That the God of the universe will gracefully use us to spread the truth of the Gospel as He gathers His elect into His Kingdom.

Merry Christmas!

8 And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with fear. 10 And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of a great joy that will be for all the people. 11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. 12 And this will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger.” 13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying,
14 “Glory to God in the highest,and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!”

Luke 2:8-14 ESV

I spent five hours in Barnes and Noble yesterday. I have been reading a lot from The God Delusion and A Letter to a Christian Nation (Written by blatant Atheists).Without getting into too much detail, I have to say that I have been made aware of the challenging fact that America has a completely skewed view of Christ (I know... not old news). The Church needs to be actively breathing truth into the culture of today and we have totally fallen short. I don't know what I'm going to do about it, but I'm going to do something.

The One True God is worthy of all praise. I want to spend my entire life spreading the truth of His holiness with a passion for His name.

Anyone with me?