“But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light” (1 Peter 2:9).
Check out God’s description of you in the scripture above! He says you’re chosen, royal and peculiar. You’re unique and special; you’re one of a kind! No wonder James said “Of his own will begat he us with the word of truth, that we should be a kind of firstfruits of his creatures (James 1:18). It means you’re the first and the best of everything God made.
God chose you to be the one to show forth His praises and manifest his glory in the earth. In the Old Testament, He said to the children of Isreal: “Now therefore, if ye will obey my voice indeed, and keep my covenant, then ye shall be a peculiar treasure unto me above all people…” (Exodus 19:5). This was a promise to the Old Testament folks that weren’t born again. In the New Testament, we’re called obedient children (1 Peter 1: 14), and a peculiar people (1 Peter 2:9).
Now, it doesn’t matter whether your challenging circumstances say otherwise, you’re chosen, royal and peculiar! All your life, you may have thought you were ordinary, and that there was nothing special about you, but the truth has come to you today. You’re royalty! To God, you’re precious, special and peculiar. He loves you as though you’re the only one on earth.
Every day, hold your head up with dignity and say, “I’m chosen, I’m royal and I’m peculiar! Those around you may say you’re bragging but it doesn’t matter. Just keep calling yourself what God has called you.
Prayer
Father, I thank you for making me a peculiar treasure unto you. I see myself the way you see me, I’m unique, special and priceless. Thank you for making me a peculiar treasure unto you, and for separating me unto yourself to be used for your glory!
Further Study
Titus 2:14: “Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works.”
1 Peter 2:9 “But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a dedicated nation, [God’s] own purchased, special people, that you may set forth the wonderful deeds {and} display the virtues and perfections of Him Who called you out of darkness into His marvellous light.”
(Taken by permission from Christ Embassy Church , aka Believer’s LoveWorld Ministries , Lagos, Nigeria. www.ChristEmbassy.org )
