-A SPECIAL PEOPLE- / 'Christ Followers'
--(Please read: 1 Peter 2:9-10)

--Whenever feelings of low self-worth threaten us with discouragement, we need to rely on the truth of God’s Word rather than on our emotions. Today we are going to examine four phrases that describe how the Lord sees every believer.

1.) A Chosen Race. God chose you and me to be part of His kingdom and family because He wanted us. No one who has been specially selected by almighty God is insignificant.

2.) A Royal Priesthood. As believers, we are children of God and, therefore, part of a royal family. In other words, we are “heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ” (Rom. 8:17). Just as Jesus fulfilled the roles of both King and Priest, so God has also entrusted us with priestly responsibilities of worship and intercession for others.

3.) A Holy Nation. The church—or body of Christ—is a group of people who are holy, which means “set apart” for the purposes of God. Our lives are never meaningless, because living for the Lord is the greatest purpose one can have.

4.) A People for God’s Own Possession. You and I are the heavenly Father’s personal possessions. (See Deut. 14:2; Titus 2:14; 1 Pet. 2:9.) Because He sees us as precious, He sent His Son to die on the Cross in our place so we could belong to Him.

Each of these descriptions shows the high value God places on you. Satan may whisper lies of condemnation and criticism, but he can’t change who you really are. Begin today to demonstrate the truth of Scripture by remembering your real identity and living out your high calling from the Lord.
--IN TOUCH~
[-Jesus tells us to live one day at a time. Yes, we strive to live as He would have us live on this earth, but this world is NOT the Christian's real Home. Our Home is in Heaven with Jesus Christ, and soon we will see our Savior, Jesus Christ, face to face! Praise the Lord! I know who holds my hand. Be sure of your eternal destiny by asking Jesus to be your Lord and Savior, to forgive you of all your past sins, and help you to live each day to give Him glory. (See Romans 10:9-10) THEN you can be SURE where you will spend eternity, with our Lord and Savior, Jesus the Christ. ~~ -/I Know Who Holds Tomorrow / Alison Krauss & Susan Cox~
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