"The whole Earth is mine to choose from, but you’re special: a kingdom of priests, a holy nation." - Exodus 19:6 (MSG)
As Christians, we are all priests. We make connections to God on behalf of others. As a priest, we represent the needs of others before God. We set God's word before men and women.
The Israelites in biblical time became a community of people and became a priest for one another. The Lord trained them in the rigors of faith like listening to God and receiving his grace. Moreover, obeying his commands and receiving his promises.
Israel realized that their identity is in God. Without God's presence and action in their lives, people would not know who they were. This is so true with Christians.
It is sad that many of us forget this. We forget the God who saves us and that he is with us. We need each other to remind us of this truth.
God put us in a kingdom of priests, made up of simple Christians like you and me. We present people to God and God to people. -Eugene Peterson
Prayer
Lord, help us to speak and act your reality to those we know. Presenting them to you and you to them. Amen.
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