“You are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.”
1 Peter 2:9
I have a painting in my home that reminds me of Jesus’ power to change a life. It’s of the Great Wall of China, given to my wife and me by a man named Elim. He was a former Chinese Red Guard imprisoned by Mao Zedong in China. Elim escaped, and while in the waters of the East China Sea, called out in desperation to God. He ended up in Hong Kong and came alongside of us in the Chinese recording studio of the Far East Broadcasting Company. Eventually, he traveled with us in California, humbly sharing his story. I’ll always remember him as a man declaring the praises of the One who called him out of darkness and into the light.
Peter’s story began as a fisherman near the Sea of Galilee. When Jesus called him to be one of His disciples, his life changed forever. Through both the high and low points, Peter was one of those ambassadors of Christ who changed the world with his story of faith.
Has Jesus called you out of today’s world of darkness and into the hope of His light and love? If not, pray that today. Then consider yourself an ambassador of faith to others.
Peter’s story began as a fisherman near the Sea of Galilee. When Jesus called him to be one of His disciples, his life changed forever. Through both the high and low points, Peter was one of those ambassadors of Christ who changed the world with his story of faith.
Has Jesus called you out of today’s world of darkness and into the hope of His light and love? If not, pray that today. Then consider yourself an ambassador of faith to others.
Scripture Focus
1 Peter 2:1-10
Insight
If you’re going to come out of darkness, don’t go to just any light. Go to the Light of the World, Jesus Christ!
Bible In A Year
- Isaiah 39-40
- Psalm 90
- Acts 13