I think you handled this pretty well, Jeff. Predestination is a tough topic. We really need to let the Bible interpret itself. To your point, we are commanded to preach the gospel, so we have to do it as obedient disciples, whether or not you believe some will never come because they are not destined to. Can you imagine if we made that call? God forbid.

Should we, as clay, really question the potter? If he makes some vessels for wrath, so be it. (Romans 9). I can't understand Gods ways. So I'll just love him and enjoy his company and let him do him.