1 Peter 2: 9-10

“9. But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:

10. Which in time past were not a people, but are now the people of God: which had not obtained mercy, but now have obtained mercy.”

It’s important to remember who we are and whose we are at all time. We cannot allow people to make us act out of our nature, or to sink to a lower level. We are a chosen generation, a holy nation, we are set apart from the rest because we represent God. We are called to carry his banner at all times.

Many times we glory in who or what we used to be. But when God saved us he cleansed us from the old man and his sinful ways. We are to die to the old us and embrace the new. I would even go so far as to say, we should be embarrassed about that old sinful life, but grateful and thankful to God for bringing us out of it.

Now we are clean, now we are whole. Now we know God, his love, his mercy, his goodness. Now we can share this others and help bring them into the light as well. We now have a gift we can share with all. We no longer have to hide.

Because of this we can go through anything, we can face anyone, anything. We have all of heaven supporting us. God has our back. We don’t have to fight dirty, or use the same deceitful weapons of the world. We don’t react without hope. We work to give hope to others. We walk in peace, and we take it wherever we go. But now, But God. To him be all glory, honor and praise.

Don’t allow what is happening in the world distract you from this truth. See past it all and find Jesus. Walk in faith and do what God has called you to. Know (understand) who you are in him, and act accordingly.

Have a blessed day.