You’re Chosen, Royal And Excellent
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 marvelous light
(1 Peter 2:9 AMP).
The epistles aren’t just ordinary writings or mere
letters; they’re the outbreathings of the Spirit
to the Church. That’s why they’re called “Epistles to
the Church.” So, the Apostle Peter, in the above text,
was referring to, and addressing those of us that are
born again. Let’s examine and review the powerful
thoughts in the verse.
First, notice the tenses in the phrase: “But ye are
a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a dedicated nation ….”
This doesn’t suggest something that’s futuristic; it’s
not a promise. It refers to who you are now! You’re
a chosen race; you’re dedicated to God; that means
you’re sanctified unto Him for glory and for beauty.
You’re His peculiar treasure; plus that, you’re royalty.
You’re born a king (Revelation 1:6). You belong in the
royal family of the Monarch of the universe. Walk in
this consciousness. Kings reign; therefore, reign in life
over the devil, sickness, disease, and the circumstances
of life.
Our theme verse also says that we’re God’s
own purchased, special people. He purchased us by
the blood of Jesus (Acts 20:28), so that we may set
forth His wonderful deeds and display His virtues and
perfections. That staggers the mind! What a calling! It
means we’re to exude and display divine excellence;
we have the ability to do it.
Can you see why your life must be so full of
excellence? Everything about you must reveal divine
elegance and beauty. There must be a decency of the
Spirit about your life, because you’re an ambassador
of Christ. The Spirit of God, who Himself is the Spirit
of excellence, has brought excellence into your life;
therefore, exude excellence. Do excellent things,
because you know who you are.
Prayer
Dear Father, I thank you for giving me the ability to exude
excellence, and manifest your wisdom, greatness and
righteousness to my world! Now and always, I live the glorious
and transcendent life, to the praise and glory of your Name,
being filled with all the fullness of God, and manifesting
the fruits of righteousness everywhere, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
Further study:
Deuteronomy 14:2; Psalm 135:4; Titus 2:14
1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
John 21:1-25
1 Chronicles 26-29
2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Mark 15:33-47
Deuteronomy 6