1 Peter 2:9-10 (ESV): “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. Once you were not a people, but now you are God's people; once you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy.”
Some people go through life wondering who they are and why they were ever born. For those in Christ, there is no question of our “who” or of our “why.” The Apostle Peter makes it very plain for us. Who we are is a chosen group with royal blood coursing through our veins, distinguished and called out. Why we are is to make much of the One who transferred us from darkness into Light. Once we were orphans, but because of Christ we are adopted, heirs to an Eternal Kingdom. Once we were condemned and hopeless; but because of Christ, we are rich in mercy. There are no identity crises in the family of God. His children have a God-given identity and a God-given purpose. A sure foundation and a clear direction make navigating this temporary life on earth much easier and purpose-filled. If you are still wondering about your significance, turn to Christ. He will be what makes your life make sense.
You have an identity and a purpose in Christ today!
Theresa
Some people go through life wondering who they are and why they were ever born. For those in Christ, there is no question of our “who” or of our “why.” The Apostle Peter makes it very plain for us. Who we are is a chosen group with royal blood coursing through our veins, distinguished and called out. Why we are is to make much of the One who transferred us from darkness into Light. Once we were orphans, but because of Christ we are adopted, heirs to an Eternal Kingdom. Once we were condemned and hopeless; but because of Christ, we are rich in mercy. There are no identity crises in the family of God. His children have a God-given identity and a God-given purpose. A sure foundation and a clear direction make navigating this temporary life on earth much easier and purpose-filled. If you are still wondering about your significance, turn to Christ. He will be what makes your life make sense.
You have an identity and a purpose in Christ today!
Theresa
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