You Are Who God Says You Are

Week of August 08, 2025

“But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light;” (1 Peter 2:9, NKJV)

There’s a battle happening every single day, one that starts within us. It’s the battle of identity. Who am I really? Am I enough? Do I matter?

The world is constantly trying to define us by our past, our performance, and our failures. But if you belong to Christ, then your identity has already been settled; not by culture, but by the Creator.

The scripture says, “You Are Chosen.” You are not just a face in the crowd. You are a chosen by God. You may not have been picked first in life, but God has hand-picked you.

You are also “Royal.” In Christ, you are part of a royal lineage and you’ve been invited to live and lead as His representative on earth.

You are also “Set Apart,” a holy nation, the scripture says. What this is talking about is not perfection, but direction. We live our lives different from the world.

It also says, “His own special people.” It speaks of value and love. God treasures you. You are not an accident. You belong to God. So you can proclaim His praises. Our life is a living testimony of His grace.

“Father, thank You for reminding me of who I really am – not based on my past, not my feelings or failures, but Your truth. I’m chosen, royal, set apart, and deeply loved. Help me to walk in truth today, to silence the lies of the enemy, and to reflect Your light to those around me. In Jesus Christ name, Amen.”

God Bless, Pastor Rick