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!
Prayer
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.
