In contrast to those who “disobey the word” of the gospel, Peter uses terms originally given to the nation of Israel to describe believers. Several of these terms are found in 1 Peter 2:9.

1 Peter 2:9
But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.

Amazing! Isn’t it? Believers are:

A Chosen Race. God chose us to be his before the foundation of the world (Ephesians 1:4).
A Royal Priesthood. We have immediate access to God. We can know and serve God personally.
A Holy Nation. We have been set apart by God for his use.
A People for His Own Possession. Jesus has purchased our freedom from the slavery of sin, and now we “for his own possession” (Titus 2:14).

Our response—declare his praises! He called us out of darkness into his wonderful light. Time to shine!

Father, thank you for choosing us, giving direct access to you, setting us apart, purchasing our salvation, and calling us out of sin and into forgiveness and freedom. May we live to sing your praises. In Jesus’ name. Amen.