TITLE: Chosen for Excellence
SCRIPTURE: According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue (2 Peter 1:3)
MESSAGE
Take note of what the Apostle Peter emphasizes in the latter part of the scripture above: God has summoned us to a life of glory and virtue, which signifies a life of exceptional quality. Poverty and illness have no place in this divine calling. Hallelujah!
It’s crucial to recognize that your life of excellence isn’t a future aspiration or a promise to be fulfilled only in heaven. No, it’s a present reality, here and now! The Amplified Classic version provides further insight, stating, “For His divine power has granted us everything that is necessary for life and godliness, through the full, personal knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and excellence (virtue).”
Mediocrity and mundanity have no room in our lives. We excel in every aspect because we have been called to it. There’s more. In 1 Peter 2:9 AMPC, the Bible declares, “But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a dedicated nation, [God’s] own purchased, special people, that you may set forth the wonderful deeds and display the virtues and perfections of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.”
You are a specially chosen individual of God, redeemed by the blood of Jesus to showcase the wonderful deeds and demonstrate the virtues and perfections of the One who rescued you from darkness into His marvelous light. Praise be to God. Never diminish your self-worth, never underestimate your value.
Every day you spend in this world, wherever you may be, realize and be conscious that you are born for excellence. Excellence is your destiny; you walk an excellent path of life. Therefore, go forth and manifest excellence in all that you do.
PRAYER
Heavenly Father,
I express my gratitude for the life and divine nature you’ve placed within my spirit, and for the excellent life I possess in Christ Jesus. You have adorned my life with beauty, and you’ve empowered me to be a powerful witness and ambassador of your Kingdom. I shine forth your praises and illuminate the dark corners of the world with the radiant light of the glorious Gospel, all in the name of Jesus. Amen.
FURTHER STUDY: 2 Peter 1:3 AMPC For His divine power has bestowed upon us all things that [are requisite and suited] to life and godliness, through the [full, personal] knowledge of Him Who called us by and to His own glory and excellence (virtue).
1 Peter 2:9 AMPC But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a dedicated nation, [God’s] own purchased, special people, that you may set forth the wonderful deeds and display the virtues and perfections of Him Who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.
John 15:16 Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and [that] your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you.
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