10/30/2026
GOOD MORNING DEARLY BELOVED.
*THE RHAPSODY OF REALITIES DAILY DEVOTIONAL*
PASTOR Christ OYAKHILOME PHD DSC DSC DD. *FRIDAY 30TH OCTOBER, 2026*
*THE JEWS, THE GENTILES, AND THE CHURCH*
*But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people... (1 Peter 2:9).*
The world recognises different races, classifying people as black, white, coloured, and so on. But from God's perspective, there are three groups: the Jews, the Gentiles, and the Church—the new creation. The Jews were God's covenant people under the Old Testament. The Gentiles were everyone else outside that covenant. But today, through Jesus Christ, God has brought forth a new creation called the Church.
Now, notice something remarkable: God says He has chosen the Church. That's why the Apostle Peter writes, "But ye are a chosen generation." The expression "chosen generation" means a chosen breed. Through the New Birth, you've become part of this special breed that God has chosen for Himself. Your identity is no longer defined by natural ancestry, ethnicity, nationality, or culture. You've been born of God and made part of His chosen people.
But it doesn't stop there. The same verse says you're "a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people." You're royalty. There’s honour, dignity, majesty, and glory in your life. Your words, your thinking, your conduct, and your outlook on life must reflect the excellence and character of a king-priest.
What a remarkable life God has given you! You're not merely part of a congregation or a religious movement; you're a member of God's royal family, chosen and distinguished by His life and nature. Live every day with this consciousness of your royal identity. Walk in the confidence, excellence and glory of one who belongs to the King's household.
*CONFESSION*
I’m chosen, royal, and distinguished, separated unto God and filled with His glory and righteousness. I am ever-conscious of my royal identity and priesthood. I manifest God’s excellence, dignity, beauty, and grace today, in Jesus' Name. Amen.
*FURTHER STUDY*
1 Peter 2:9-10 AMPC; Galatians 3:26-29; Ephesians 2:19
*1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN*
Titus 3:1-15; Jeremiah 31-32
*2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN*
James 4:1-16; Ezekiel 30
*PRAYER OF SALVATION*
"O Lord God, I believe with all my heart in Jesus Christ, Son of the living God. I believe He died for me and God raised Him from the dead. I believe He's alive today. I confess with my mouth that Jesust Christ is the Lord of my life from this day. Throughg Him and in His name, I have eternal, life; I'm born again. Thank you Lord for saving my soul! I'm now a child of God. Hallelujah!
Congratulations!!! You are now a child of God.