To discuss the final part of this series, I want to
review a most wonderful verse and use it to act as the foundation for today’s teaching.
But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood,
a consecrated nation, a [special] people for God’s own
possession, so that you may proclaim the
excellencies [the wonderful deeds and virtues and perfections] of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvellous light.
Here God is describing who you are and what you are called to be. He is describing your identity and your mission. No matter what your vocation may be, please remember this truth:
Your identity precedes your vocation.
Chosen – best of its kind
Royal – kingly
Consecrated – set apart, not common
Special – in its class, not common