A Different Calling in a Dark World
· We are here for a Purpose.
1. Exiles are Called to Christ
1 Peter 2:9 But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. (NIV)
2. Exiles are Called to Represent Christ
· We are here on assignment.
1 Peter 2:9b …that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. (NIV)
1 Peter 2:12 Live such good lives among the pagans that, though they accuse you of doing wrong, they may see your good deeds and glorify God… (NIV)
3. Exiles are Called to Live Differently—Even When it Costs Us
1 Peter 2:15 For it is God's will that by doing good you should silence the ignorant talk of foolish people. (NIV)
1 Peter 2:21 To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in his steps. (NIV)
1 Peter 2:22-23 “He committed no sin, and no deceit was found in his mouth.” When they hurled their insults at him, he did not retaliate; when he suffered, he made no threats. Instead, he entrusted himself to him who judges justly. (NIV)
· Don’t waste your assignment.
· Our calling is bigger than us.
· God has chosen to use you.
Matthew 5:14 “You are the light of the world.” (NIV)