God’s People

Scripture: 9 But you are a chosen people, set aside to be a royal order of priests, a holy nation, God’s own; so that you may proclaim the wondrous acts of the One who called you out of inky darkness into shimmering light. 10 Once you were not a people, but now you are God’s people; once you had not received mercy, but now you have received it. 11 Beloved, remember you don’t belong in this world. You are resident aliens living in exile, so resist those desires of the flesh that battle against the soul. 12 Live honorably among the outsiders so that, even when some may be inclined to call you criminals, when they see your good works, they might give glory to God when He returns in judgment. (1 Peter 2:9-12 The Voice) I am one of God’s chosen people, so what does that mean in how I should live in this world? I am also a resident alien and need to not live anymore with the desires of the flesh. I want, and need, to live honorably as God’s chosen so that those around me might see more of the reality of God and who He is. Yes, Lord, I am one of Your chosen ones! Thank You! Continue to help me to become more and more of who I need to be as I live in a broken world. Help me to be light in the darkness. AMEN I will continue to search for the Lord, and for His strength. I will remember all the wonderful works He has done for me. Psalm 105
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