“But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.Once you were not a people, but now you are the people of God; once you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy.” - 1 Peter 2:9-10 (NIV)
Ideas for going deeper:
Think about specific ways that Jesus is precious to you. Journaling can aid in this.
Declare His praises today (1 Peter 2:9): turn up the worship music in your home, offer thanks out loud, share with someone how Jesus has called you out of darkness and into his wonderful light.
Ask your family or friends how they would describe Jesus (perhaps at a meal or in the car).
Make a poster or write on an index card some words that describe who you are according to 1 Peter 2:9-10.
Practice silence for a time (even if only for five minutes). Ask the Holy Spirit to help you silence your lips and open your heart up to embracing your precious Savior.
Meditate on this passage and/or commit it to memory.
Going Deeper (9/2/22)
“But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. Once you were not a people, but now you are the people of God; once you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy.” - 1 Peter 2:9-10 (NIV)
Ideas for going deeper:
By Ellen Rosenberger