according to the counsel of his will

July 16 2018

Rom 9:10 And not only so, but also when Rebekah had conceived children by one man, our forefather Isaac,

Rom 9:11 though they were not yet born and had done nothing either good or bad—in order that God's purpose of election might continue, not because of works but because of him who calls—

Rom 9:12 she was told, "The older will serve the younger."

You did notice that the reason for God choosing was so that God's purpose would be accomplished. So that He would get all the glory, not man.