Special Possession
Exodus 19:3 – Moses went up to God, and the LORD called to him from the mountain, “Thus you will tell the house of Jacob, and declare to the people of Israel: 4 – ‘You yourselves have seen what I did to Egypt and how I lifted you on eagles’ wings and brought you to myself. 5 – And now, if you will diligently listen to me and keep my covenant, then you will be my special possession out of all the nations, for all the earth is mine, 6 – and you will be to me a kingdom of priests and a holy nation.’ These are the words that you will speak to the Israelites.”
Think of all the favorite things you’ve had over the years. Favorite toys, gadgets, watches, computers, phones, cars, clothes, foods. My youngest child has a favorite blanket that goes to bed with him every night. God instructed Moses to tell the Israelites that of all the things that are in the earth (which all belong to God), the Israelites were God’s special possession. They were His favorite people.
How would we look at life differently if we were to have God at the top of our list of favorite things? We would actually begin to fulfill the role of being a kingdom of priests accurately showing the love of God to nations and neighborhoods who have yet to realize that they are purchased, owned, and especially loved by God at the cost of His blood.
Let Jesus Christ show us how special we are to Him. Let His cross demonstrate to us that we are loved beyond measure. Let’s diligently listen to what Jesus has to say to us today!
Where two are gathered 