Goodness of God

The Bible says that we are “a chosen people,” and “royal priests.” It also says that we are “God’s very own possession.” But the verse continues. We read AS A RESULT. This means because we are a chosen people, there’s something that we should be doing. We are “God’s instruments to do His work and speak out for Him (MSG).

We are supposed to be telling people about the goodness of God. The ESV says, “Proclaim the excellencies.” The NET says, “Proclaim the virtues.” The NIV says, “Declare the praises.” Do you get the picture?

If you are a believer in Jesus Christ, the result should be a shining light pointing others to the goodness of God. You should be praising the Lord. You should be pointing to God in everything you do. Today, consider if you are sharing the goodness of God. Be intentional to share His goodness. You may have come out of the darkness into His wonderful light, but there are others still in the darkness.

“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]

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