Season 4 WHO ARE YOU? Series |Chameleon Chapter|Episode 2 You Are Chosen

SERIES INTRODUCTION

The chameleon is the master of disguise. No matter what environment you place the reptile in, it will change its color to disguise itself to blend or fit in. One of the fundamental aspects of being a Christian is that we are supposed to be easily identifiable when placed against the backdrop of the world. But many of us are like the chameleon. We blend in and conform than standing out in the crowd.

YOU ARE CHOSEN

Today, we are continuing our mini-series, “Who Are You,” which is all about knowing your identity and transitioning to standing out for Christ, rather than fitting in and conforming to society. We discussed the difference between conforming to the world around us and being transformed as God defines it in the last episode. Once we choose to be transformed by God, we allow God to use us for His purposes.

Within the passage of 1st Peter chapter 2, verses 9 through 12. I believe there are three things in particular that Peter is trying to do:

1) Remind Us

2) Challenge Us

3) Strengthen Us

If we can receive each of these things for ourselves today, we will understand the significance of God choosing to use us. We will be spurred to achieve more extraordinary things in our walk with Christ than ever before.

CONCLUSION

Peter makes it clear: God does not simply choose us strictly for our benefit, but ultimately to benefit others around us. Maybe we have been keeping the seed of salvation all to ourselves. Perhaps it’s time to expand our comfort zones a bit and share the good news of redemption with others. The truth is, there are people in your daily life, maybe even in your inner circle, that do not know there is a God who loves them and would choose to use them for a higher purpose than anything this world could offer them. They are watching you as you walk the path of faith. They are observing your responses and your reactions to suffering, adversities, joy, peace, patience, and kindness.

Let your life preach such a powerful message that those close to you have no other option but to praise God in heaven. Who comes to mind when you think of those close to you? Who do you think might need to hear the good news of Christ? What can you do right now, in word or deed, to proclaim the good news to those around you? As you consider this challenge, remember; You are chosen and redeemed.

You are an ambassador of Christ, a messenger of the most fantastic news the cosmos has ever known. And the same God who raised Christ from the dead will raise you in your time of need. He will never leave you nor forsake you.

You Are Chosen!