There is a saying that goes like this "You can't choose your family but you can choose your friends". I believe God does both. I believe the Israelites were called God's chosen people not because they were better than anyone else or because they were to be revered more highly than the other peoples in that time, but God was revealing to us that all of His children are chosen by him. Matthew 22:14 says “For many are invited, but few are chosen.” God knew from before time began who would chose to accept His invitation of salvation from their sin and they would be His chosen. So if you accept God's invitation or have already accepted it, then you are one of God's chosen people. <more...>
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