But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvellous light.
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1 Peter 2:9
Sometimes, even believers have difficulty remembering their purpose in life. In our busy day-to-day lives, it’s easy to forget how wonderfully and purposefully we are designed by our Creator.—
1 Peter 2:9
First,
we are God’s peculiar people. We don’t have to fight for a place in the house of the Lord. Instead of seeking Him, He first sought us and brought to Himself. The God of the universe actively sought us because He wanted an eternal relationship with us.
Second,
we are members of a royal priesthood. In Old Testament days a king could not be a priest, and a priest could not be a king. The two offices were separate and distinct. But, in Christ, God has called every believer into a new category. He has made us to be both kings and priests. As kings we have authority to rule; as priests we have access to God.
Third,
we are a holy nation. “Holy” simply means “set apart.” In other words, we have been marked as God’s children by His Holy Spirit, who placed an eternal seal upon our souls. Our sins have been washed in the precious blood of Christ.
Fourth,
we are God’s own possession. You are so valuable to the Heavenly Father that He purchased your eternal salvation at great cost: the life of His only Son. We are now His. Do you believe that about yourself? If you do, does your life reflect your God-given position? God has invested His grace into our lives; it is our responsibility to live our lives by this grace.
Prayer:
Thank you, Lord, for your grace that has made me a special person in your eyes.Scriptural Reading:
1 Peter 2:1-9
