This lesson explores aspects of God having chosen us in Christ “before the overthrow of the world”. This was a predestination for service, to live a spiritual life with all its hazards. We have been pre-selected for a task of spiritual warfare, and we should fight it out of gratitude for the great honor that has been shown us. We can refuse to serve out of cowardice or laziness, and that would make us worthless stewards. See 2 Tim.2:11-13 concerning the potential reward of reigning with Christ. Not all those chosen for service will be endowed to reign with Him.