Always.. remember who you are..

I'm rejoicing as I read 1 Peter 2 and being reminded again about what Christians are called to do as follower of our Lord Jesus Christ. As Peter said in 1 Peter 2:4-5,

“As you come to him, a living stone rejected by men but in the sight of God chosen and precious, you yourselves like living stones are being built up as a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood, to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.” (ESV)

I was reminded again, that we're called to be a Holy people. That's who we are, people who are longoing to have our renewed day by day and striving to be more like Christ. And as what Peter encouraged in His letter (v.11-12),we're doing this, so we can be a living testimonies to people around us and bring all glory back to our God the Father.

It might not be easy and pleasant, but there's always an enouragement in it, when we know that our work is not in vain, that Jesus understands what we're going through, since He, at the beginning has suffered for us, leaving us an example, so we might follow His steps.

It might mean being obedient, though it against our own will, or it might be sacrificing our own ego. But, he who is faithful and gracoius will keep His promise. He will be the one that enables us to be obedient, humble and loving. Through our life, he's teaching us to be more like himself. Though, we're unfaithful and make lots of mistakes, God is able to use our human fault to put things right according to His plan and bring glory back to Himself.

I believe that God's plan is good and never fails.

Let us always remember who we are. By God's mercy, we're made righteous and called to be sanctified. Let our speech, conduct and in our love, faith and purity, be a living testimonies to people around us..