What actions demonstrate our commitment to being "His treasured possession" now? Setting the Scene “Today the LORD has proclaimed you to be His treasured people, as He promised, and that you are to keep all His commandments.” (Deuteronomy 26:18) The word “treasured” (Hebrew: segullah) pictures a king’s private collection—valued above all else. In Christ, that same identity belongs to every believer (1 Peter 2:9). So how do we actively show we cherish that position right now? Heart-Level Commitments • Wholehearted obedience – “If you love Me, you will keep My commandments.” (John 14:15) – Obedience is not selective; it flows from love, not duty. • Undivided loyalty – “You shall have no other gods before Me.” (Exodus 20:3) – We reject competing allegiances—career, relationships, pleasures—whenever they threaten first place. • Continual repentance – “Produce fruit in keeping with repentance.” (Matthew 3:8) – A treasured possession stays clean; sin is confessed quickly and forsaken decisively. Daily Practices That Display Our Status 1. Guarding time with Him • Regular Scripture intake (Psalm 1:2) • Ongoing conversation in prayer (1 Thessalonians 5:17) 2. Cultivating holiness • Filtering entertainment and speech (Ephesians 5:3-4) • Pursuing integrity in hidden places (Psalm 101:2) 3. Joyful worship • Personal praise throughout the day (Psalm 34:1) • Faithful corporate gathering (Hebrews 10:24-25) 4. Generous stewardship • Cheerful giving of resources (2 Corinthians 9:7) • Investing talents for kingdom purposes (Matthew 25:14-30) 5. Active love for His people • Bearing burdens (Galatians 6:2) • Practicing hospitality (Romans 12:13) 6. Bold witness to the world • Verbalizing the gospel (Romans 1:16) • Living lives that provoke questions (Matthew 5:16) Long-Term Markers of Faithfulness • Perseverance through trials – “The one who stands firm to the end will be saved.” (Matthew 24:13) – Hard seasons refine, proving we belong to Him. • Ongoing transformation – “We all…are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory.” (2 Corinthians 3:18) – Growth in Christlikeness is evidence of true possession. Closing Thought Being God’s “treasured possession” is an unearned gift secured by Christ’s blood. We honor that gift by living distinct, devoted, delight-filled lives that make His ownership unmistakable today. |
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