GOD’S OWN
Fourth of four devotions in Chosen People Series
1 Peter 2:9, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20
“But 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.” (Emphasis mine)
1 Corinthians 6:19-20: “Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your body.”
“A people belonging to God” should make you feel even more special than being set apart (from the world) for God. Belonging to God is position. It specifies whose you are. You are worth so much that God purchased your eternal salvation by the death of His one and only Son.
Nothing about you takes God by surprise. He is omniscient [om-NEESH-ent]. (All knowing). He is omnipotent [om-NIP-o-tent]. (All powerful). He is omnipresent [om-nee-PRES-ent]. (Ever-present, a universal presence). So, you are never alone. God hears and sees all. He’s watching how you represent Him to the world.
Do you remember this and does your life reflect your God-given position?
Believers recognize that other people are precious to God, too. In this light, we ought to honor their positon in God as well. This means that we don’t make fun of the opposite sex—for any reason. Boys and girls develop at different rates. And when development becomes apparent, how should we act towards one another?
Adults remember difficult adolescence. Awkward moments of insecurity cause inappropriate laughter and crude comments. These are embarrassing. But sexual development is normal. Let’s figure out ways to swim through sexual development without causing rip tides that tear away one’s personal dignity.
We’ve come to know several ten year old kids through these devotions. Age ten is unique. Age ten is where boys and girls stop being kids of like abilities and preferences. Age ten is when kids become sensitive to whom they’re growing up to become. The lesson linked below teaches acceptable sexual behavior for God’s kids, and why. Let’s remember to whom we belong!
Take Home Nugget
Jeremy teased Cassie, “Hey Cassie” he croaked, then cleared his throat. “That’s a nice sweater …have you put on Christmas weight?” he said in a lower voice, looking at Cassie’s chest.
Cassie blushed. She knew that he was referring to two bumps that clearly showed under her sweater. Recovering, she quipped, “Not Christmas weight. But it seems that you won’t be singing soprano in choir anymore.”
It’s okay to point out our differences, but keep in mind that as we grow, we’re the same people!
J.D. Griffith
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