Nuggets to Change Your World! (2 Timothy 2:5)

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The Bible tells us, “But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a peculiar people (the Greek word translated “peculiar” is peripoiesis, which comes from two Greek words meaning “to be made around”) that ye should show forth the praises of Him who hath called you out of darkness into His marvelous light” (I Pet. 2:9).

Let’s focus on the phrase “peculiar people”.  Again, in the Greek “peculiar” means to be made around.  Precious Alumni, one powerful principle we can glean here is…in your difference lies your destiny!  Now, please don’t misunderstand me, I am not talking about different for difference sake…this is simply a subtle form of rebellion.  Nor am I talking about character flaws or flakiness.  However, God made you singularly unique (Eph. 2:10)!

Remember this…no one else can do it exactly like you do!  No one else can say it exactly like you say it!  You are one of a kind, an original and there is no one else exactly like you!

However, your difference may either inspire or infuriate others.  Those that know who they are and where they are going, at times, intimidate those that don’t!  There are normally two reactions to a man with a map:

  1. Thank God someone knows where they are going!
  2. I wish he’d quit telling us where to go!

Remember this…God is a Creator, not a copier!