“But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.” (1 Peter 2:9, NIV)
As a disciple of Jesus, do you think of yourself as chosen? Do you see yourself as a member of a royal priesthood; an intercessor between man and God? Do you consider yourself a citizen of a holy nation? To whom do you belong; are you God’s special possession?
On the average large American university campus, it would not be uncommon to encounter students who — outwardly — look like the stereotypical poor college student but are, in fact, heirs of family fortunes. It seems not to matter to them whether they are dressed-up or dressed-down, because it doesn’t change the facts of who they are or of their trajectory in life.
Peter’s words remind us of how God sees everyone — repeat — everyone who claims His name. Don’t sell yourself short, and remain mindful of the great gift God gave you when He “called you out of darkness into His wonderful light.” – Luther
Daily Encouragement 