God’s Peculiar Treasure – Rhapsody Of Realities TeeVo Devotional August 16th

(Your Uniqueness in Christ)

TO THE BIBLE: I Peter 2:9
“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.”

LET’S TALK
Did you know that when you were born again, you were born with unique attributes that can only be found in the new creature in Christ?

You were born of the Spirit and the Word with extraordinary features; that’s because you’re a special breed, a unique species, one of a kind, and from a divine lineage.

That’s why our opening scripture describes us as a chosen generation. The term “chosen generation” comes from the Greek “Genos Eklekton,” meaning an elect or chosen race, breed, or stock.

The word “chosen” implies being separated or set apart. It’s the same root word from which we get “sanctified” or “sanctification.”

So, I Peter 2:9 isn’t merely telling us that we’re a choice amongst many; rather, it emphasizes our unique, distinct lineage. You’re of a peculiar lineage; it’s got something to do with your origin, birth, and inherent peculiar nature. It’s about the breed, how you were born. Your ancestry is divine.

Everywhere you go in this world, keep in mind that you’re one of a kind. You’re not like everybody else. You’re God’s choice.

The Bible says He gave Himself for you, cleansed and purified you unto Himself to be His peculiar treasure, zealous of good works (Titus 2:14).

Then James 1:18 AMPC says, “And it was of His own [free] will that He gave us birth [as sons] by [His] Word of Truth, so that we should be a kind of firstfruits of His creatures [a sample of what He created to be consecrated to Himself].”

“Firstfruits” means the first and the best, the cream of the crop. That’s who you are. Blessed be God!

Go Deeper
John 15:16; Ephesians 1:4; Deuteronomy 14:2; I Peter 2:9 AMPC

Pray:
Dear Father, I thank you for setting me apart as your peculiar treasure, unique and special, born of the Spirit and the Word. Everywhere I go, I manifest your virtues and perfection, living out my divine purpose, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Daily Bible Reading
ONE YEAR
Romans 16:1-27, Psalms 102-103
TWO YEAR
Philippians 3:12-21, Jeremiah 1

Act:
Live purposefully, representing Christ in your words and deeds, knowing you are God’s special treasure.