A Chosen People
“But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.”
PICKED ON PURPOSE
'But you' — Peter writes to people who felt like outsiders. Heaven's choice names you, not the world's vote.
A ROYAL PRIESTHOOD
Priests carry God's presence to people and people's needs to God. Your kitchen, your desk, and your commute are your parish.
A HOLY NATION
Holy means set apart for a purpose. You belong to another Kingdom while you serve faithfully in this one.
HIS OWN POSSESSION
To God you are not one of many; you are His treasure. Belonging to Him is the safest address in the universe.
OUT OF DARKNESS
Chosen people have an assignment: proclaim. You were called out of darkness so someone else could find the door.
PROCLAIM ONE EXCELLENCY
Act: before breakfast, text one person one specific good thing God has done for you. That is proclamation.