Scripture

“You are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s own people, in order that you may proclaim the mighty acts of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.” 1 Peter 2:9

Reflections

1 Peter 2:9 gives us a powerful description of who we are and what purpose we have in this life.

First, we are a “chosen race”.  God has chosen us.  The mark of that choosing is in holy baptism.  Second, we are a “royal priesthood”.  We are royal in that we are members of Christ the King’s family.  We are priests because we serve as a link between people and God.  When we pray for others, we approach God on behalf of others.  Third, we are a “holy nation”.  We are holy, set apart to be different.  We may not have borders like a country, but we are citizens of God’s kingdom.  Finally, we are “God’s own people”.  We belong to him.  We have a special relationship with him.

If this doesn’t make you feel special, what will?  We have been given this special role in order that God might accomplish something very special through us.  It is “in order that [we] may proclaim the mighty acts of him who called [us] out of darkness into his marvelous light”.  It’s for a purpose; to proclaim to others what God has done for us.

God is the only one who can give us a life so filled with meaning, direction, purpose, and fulfillment. 

Prayer

Lord God, thank you for giving me a special place and a special purpose within your kingdom.  Help me to faithfully fulfill that special calling you have given me.  In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

Full Reading: 1 Peter 2:9-10