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1 Peter 2:9 (NLT)
9 But you are not like that, for you are a chosen people. You are royal priests, a holy nation, God's very own possession. As a result, you can show others the goodness of God, for he called you out of the darkness into his wonderful light.
Observation:
I am so much enjoying the process of walking through the Bible this year with the family of God in the place where God has planted me to worship, and praise His name.
The one word goal of the church this year is SPEAK, and my one word goal for this year is LISTEN. It's amazing how God orders the steps of His children.
In my quiet time earlier this morning while I was listening with the ears of my heart, I heard God speak into my heart the topic I am now writing about.
I recall in 2015 sharing my one word goal for that year with a friend. The one word goal that year was BE. That friend responded to me that her favorite one word was AM.
My response this morning was one word, WOW!
Today, and everyday, I want to BE the person God says, I am, and you are, as we become more and more like Jesus.
- You are a chosen people.
- You are royal priests
- You are a holy nation.
- You are God's very own possession.
- You are an ambassador of Christ to the world that God so loves.
John 20:21-22 (NLT)
21 Again he said, "Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I am sending you."
22 Then he breathed on them and said, "Receive the Holy Spirit.
Now, that you have listened, go and be who God made you to be, and go where He sends you, and do what He tells you to do. He has given you everything you need to fulfill your purpose.
Romans 5:5 (NLT)
5 And this hope will not lead to disappointment. For we know how dearly God loves us, because he has given us the Holy Spirit to fill our hearts with his love.
Prayer:
Father God, Sovereign Lord, my dear Father. I delight to know who I am, and what You want me to do for the remainder of my life.
Father, thank You for giving me everything I need to fulfill my assignment. Father, thank You for giving me the love of the Father, the presence of Jesus, and the presence and power of the Holy Spirit.
Father, I am so thankful that You are one God in three persons; blessed be the name of the LORD, and His people said, Amen.
Ephesians 6:10-11 (ESV)
10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might.
11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil.
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