Let’s continue to examine the text written by the Apostle Peter, “But you are not like that, for you are a chosen people. You are royal priests, a holy nation, God’s very own possession. As a result, you can show others the goodness of God, for he called you out of the darkness into his wonderful light.” 1 Peter 2:9 (NLT) The first lesson was that we are chosen; we did not chose God, He chose us.

      The second lesson is that you are a royal priest; not just a priest but a royal priest. What does a royal priest do? He leads people into the presence of God. Remember, under the old covenant only the high priest could enter the Holy of Holies once a year to offer sacrifices for the sins of the people. Under the new covenant, which was put into effect by the blood of Jesus Christ, who died for our sin, we now have direct access to God. And since we know that every believer has been chosen to become royal priest, let us enter God’s presence as living sacrifices to worship and make intercession for others.

      “And so, dear brothers and sisters, I plead with you to give your bodies to God because of all he has done for you. Let them be a living and holy sacrifice—the kind he will find acceptable. This is truly the way to worship him.” Romans 12:1 (NLT)

      Remember, you’re not only chosen, but you are a royal priest!

Be Blessed,

Bishop Jemmott