But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation. 1 Peter 2:9
Peter the apostle is writing to Gentile believers in what is modern day Turkey. He is encouraging them to keep going, to keep sharing in the midst of persecution. He is encouraging them in their identity. He is reminding them of their purpose.
Peter is making it clear that gentile believers are also God’s chosen race. We as believers enjoy a special relationship with God. God has selected you and me for a very special reason, and we have been anointed to serve as His representative on earth. We have been selected, called, chosen, consecrated and set apart for a very particular purpose that we may proclaim His name, who called us out of darkness into His marvelous light. We are also chosen to be a royal priesthood for our God so that we may sing out the praises of His name, to those who are lost in the worldly things. As a royal priesthood we are kings and priests unto God. We have been declared righteous in His sight and because of our union with Christ. As a holy nation we are to set apart from the world to be devoted to God and His glory and purposes.
Have a blessed day!