How do we know God's love is directed toward a specific people?

The love and sovereignty of God are foundational aspects of His character, manifested in His choice of a particular people. As seen in passages like Romans 8:28-30, God's purpose in election is clear; He chose certain individuals for salvation based on His grace alone, not in response to any merit. This principle is reinforced by David's contemplation in 2 Samuel, where the uniqueness of Israel's blessings highlights God's selective love. Election illustrates that this divine love is not arbitrary but purposeful, culminating in the redemption provided through Christ for those He has called.