Once you had no identity as a people; now you are God’s people. Once you received no mercy, now you have received God’s mercy. 1 Peter 2:10

 

Do you consider yourself a child of God? Have you accepted Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior? If so, you are a child of God and your name is written in the Lamb’s book of Life. Your status gives you the identity of God’s people and the mercy shown to you is great. Jesus saved you from an eternal judgement to Hell. For that, you should be thankful and honor Him by living this life you have been called to live.

 

But now you must be holy in everything you do, just as God who chose you is holy. 1 Peter 1:15

 

Your identity as a child of God goes much further than your status. God calls you to live a life of holiness, living to please Him in everything you do. Every action, thought and word spoken should bring honor to Him. How do you get to that point of living a holy life?

 

Just know that on your own, it’s impossible to please the Lord. Your fleshly body is bent towards sin and the only way to break it, is to transform your mind (Romans 12:2). Devoting yourself in prayer and bible reading will help transform your mind into the mindset of God. A willing heart is needed to change your ways that reflect the character of Jesus and the continual quest to live an obedient life will produce the fruits of the spirit.

 

Your life, as a child of God, is a gift and should be honored by living a fruitful life in Christ. Start each day with the goal of living a life that reflects the nature of Jesus so the world can see your light of hope. God bless!