WE ARE THE CHOSEN GENERATION
But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light; who once were not a people but are now the people of God, who had not obtained mercy but now have obtained mercy.
Some of us spend our entire lives trying to earn acceptance. We want to earn it from our parents, spouses, friends, and peers - people we respect and even the people we envy.
“But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light; who once were not a people but are now the people of God, who had not obtained mercy but now have obtained mercy.” (1 Peter 2:9-10)
Sometimes people will do anything to be accepted. We love the feeling of being accepted. That desire to be accepted drives us to do all kinds of things. It can influence the clothes we wear, cars we drive, houses we buy, and careers we choose.
Jesus has accepted us, not because we tried hard or because we deserve it. God chooses us. That should raise our self-esteem!
When we are part of God’s family, that will never change. No matter what, God will always accept us.
“When my father and my mother forsake me, Then the Lord will take care of me.” (Psalm 27:10)
Even if we have experienced rejection in our own families, that is not the way God’s family works. The Bible promises that God will take care of you.
What difference does it make in your life when you know you are accepted by God no matter what?
Heavenly Father, I am forever thankful for Your acceptance of me. You have bought and paid for me by the blood of Your Son Jesus. In obedience to my acceptance by You, I will diligently study Your Word and really see what it means to be accepted by You and know in my heart all the promises You have given to me. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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Even If We Have Experienced Rejection In Our Own Families, That Is Not The Way God’s Family Works. The Bible Promises That God Will Take Care Of You.
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