"But you are a chosen generation, a holy priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people that you may proclaim the praise of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvellous light, 10 who once were not a people but are now the people of God, who had not obtained mercy but now have obtained mercy." 1 Peter 2:9-10 NKJV
What an amazing statement! We are no longer ordinary, we are extra-ordinary, not natural but supernatural! And this is all because of Jesus, who brought us out of our old lives, giving us new ones with an amazing potential. He has changed our lives and given us hope.
Jesus called us out of the darkness we used to walk in and, gave us His endless mercy - hesed, which translates to kindness, mercy, lovingkindness, unfailing love, tenderness and faithfulness. This mercy is available to all who want it, and we have the charge to let them know about it.
We are chosen and a Royal Priesthood (Revelation 1:6) and a holy nation. The part that I love, is that we are His own special people. God looks upon us as special. We all long for love and attention; we all long to be special to somebody and, here it is in black and white, we are special to God.
As I thought about this, God gave me the thought that, we once were not, but now we are. Say that over and over for a minute or two and allow the Holy Spirit to flood you with the awareness that, without God, you once were not, but now you are. You belong to the Lord - the people of God. The God of mercy has shown us His mercy and aren't you pleased that He has done. You were once far from the truth. You were on a downward spiral to disaster with only hell to look forward to in eternity. Now, you are a special person, chosen man or woman of the Most High God.
Thank you Lord, that we once were not, but now we are
Copyriight 2021 Grahame Howard
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