How can we live as God's "treasured possession" in daily life? Treasured by the King: The Core Verse “Now if you will indeed obey My voice and keep My covenant, you will be My treasured possession out of all the nations—though the whole earth is Mine” (Exodus 19:5). God states plainly what life as His “treasured possession” looks like: hearing His voice and keeping His covenant. Everything else flows from those two realities. What “Treasured Possession” Means • Personal ownership—He claims us as His own (Deuteronomy 7:6). • Deep affection—He delights in us, not as property but as beloved (Malachi 3:17). • Purposeful value—He keeps us close to display His glory (1 Peter 2:9). Living Like the King’s Treasure: Daily Practices 1. Listen Intentionally • Start each day with Scripture; let Him speak first (Psalm 119:18). • Quiet competing voices—phone, media, worries—so His words dominate. • Expect practical guidance; obedience begins with clear hearing (John 10:27). 2. Obey Promptly • Act on the light you already have; delayed obedience is disobedience (James 1:22). • Keep commands even when culture clashes; treasure the Giver above acceptance (Acts 5:29). • Celebrate small victories of obedience; they reinforce identity as His prized people. 3. Guard the Covenant Continuously • Remember Christ secured the covenant with His blood (Luke 22:20). • Reject spiritual compromise; covenant love is exclusive (1 Corinthians 10:14). • Regularly examine life in the mirror of Scripture, confessing and turning from sin (1 John 1:9). 4. Showcase His Worth Publicly • Speak of His faithfulness; treasured items aren’t hidden (Psalm 96:3). • Serve with excellence; the King’s possessions reflect the King’s character (Colossians 3:23). • Demonstrate distinct holiness—different because we belong elsewhere (Titus 2:14). Heart Postures That Keep Us Close • Gratitude—continually thank Him for choosing you (Colossians 3:15). • Humility—stay amazed that the Creator treasures you (Psalm 8:4). • Dependence—rely on the Spirit to empower covenant living (Galatians 5:16). Encouragement for the Journey “‘They will be Mine,’ says the LORD of Hosts, ‘on the day when I prepare My treasured possession. And I will spare them as a man spares his own son who serves him’” (Malachi 3:17). Living as God’s “treasured possession” is not self-improvement; it is the joyful, Spirit-enabled response of a people already owned, loved, and kept by the King. |
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