Remember

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"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, marvelous light." (1 Peter 2:9)

First Peter 2:9 is the theme verse for today - Day #12 of 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting. To Jewish believers struggling in the midst of persecution, Peter wrote a letter of encouragement reminding the downtrodden of their incredible blessings and high standing in Christ.

Beloved, I encourage you, this day, to remember. 

Remember that according to His great mercy, God has given you new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, and into an inheritance that is imperishable, uncorrupted, and unfading, kept in heaven for you, who is being protected by God's power through faith for a salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time. (1 Peter 1:3-5)

Remember that you were redeemed from an empty life, not with perishable things like silver or gold, but with the precious blood of Christ, like that of a lamb without defect or blemish. (1 Peter 1:18-19)

Remember the One who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light. (1 Peter 2:9)

Remember that Jesus Himself bore your sins in His body on the tree, so that, having died to sin, you might live for righteousness; by His wounding you have been healed. (1 Peter 2:24)

Remember, beloved. 

Remember and declare the praises of the One who called you out.