Chosen out of many

 

Now therefore, if ye will obey my voice indeed, and keep my covenant, then ye shall be a peculiar treasure unto me above all people: for all the earth is mine: Exodus 19:5

 

The Israelites were free from the captivity of pharaoh. God wonderfully saved them and showed them how powerful he is. He intended to have them chosen as special people out of many. Exodus 19:6 “And ye shall be unto me a kingdom of priests, and an holy nation. These are the words which thou shalt speak unto the children of Israel.” 

Our God is a covenant-keeping God, He initially made a covenant with the Israelites on His promise of making them a peculiar people and a holy nation; that if the Israelites could obey Him and keep His covenant, they will be exempted out of many as a special and holy nation. Exodus 19:6 “And ye shall be unto me a kingdom of priests and an holy nation. These are the words which thou shalt speak unto the children of Israel.” This was God’s covenant with the Israelites. 

The covenant He made with the Israelites was emphasized in the New Testament through the redemption Christ brought to humanity be it; an Israelite or any race whatsoever. 1 Peter 2:9 “But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light.” 

You are chosen by God out of many irrespective of your race. Your role is to obey Him for His covenants to be fulfilled in your life.

 

Conclusion:

If you want to be part of God’s peculiar people, you have to obey Him in everything and keep His covenant.