1 Peter 2:9-10 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 marvelous light; who once were not a people but are now the people of God, who had not obtained mercy but now have obtained mercy.
When we truly understand what Peter is saying here, it is absolutely amazing! We are a chosen people. The word chosen means favorite or elect. God chose us, we did not choose Him. We have been chosen and set aside for His purposes, to live for Him and serve in whatever manner He chooses. Sadly, there are too many of us who are living for ourselves, the world, and the gods we have created for ourselves. He chose us to be a sacred and consecrated people. The word nation here means a nation that is foreign, gentile, non-Jewish. The Jews are still His chosen people, but He has grafted us in, as the church, and He will honor His promises to the Jewish people, as well as the church. When He refers to us as a peculiar or special people, He is saying that we are a purchased people. He acquired us as His special possession with the precious Blood of Jesus. Therefore, we belong exclusively to Him. Are we living as if we belong exclusively to God, or are we living as if we are the master of our own life? Have we given ownership to the demons and the world? Because if we have, we are giving away what is not ours to give. Peter makes it very plain and clear that we were saved to serve the King of kings, as His royal priesthood; to show forth His praises, even in the heat of trials, tribulations, and persecution. This is possible because God has redeemed us from the dark world we lived in, and brought us into His marvelous light. Although we were not a part of the people He originally chose, by the Blood of Jesus He has brought us into the fold. For that reason alone we should have the desire to submit and surrender our life to serve Him for whatever number of years we have left here on earth. So today, let us consider this, "Are we serving God as servants who have been set apart exclusively for His purposes, or are we playing the harlot by giving ourselves to someone or something else?"
Today, God extends an invitation to you to accept His free gift of salvation (Rom 6:23). Will you accept it? Anyone who calls on Jesus, by faith, in repentance, confessing your sins, will receive eternal life. Do not put off calling on Him, and receive His free gift of salvation today (Rom 10:13).
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