“GOD’S ADVERTISING AGENCY”

II Peter 2:9

But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession - that you may proclaim the excellencies of Him who has called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.

Here Peter tell us who we are because of God’s work in our life: a chosen race (elected race), a royal priesthood (he is talking about the church collectively), a holy nation - the only holy nation in existence. As a result of all this we have the responsibility of proclaiming God’s excellencies to the world.

The word “proclaim” is a Greek word used only here in the New Testament. It means “to advertise” or “to publish.” The church collectively and Christians individually serve as an advertising agency for the character of God.

Excellencies is a work that combines all of the attributes and beauty of God’s being. We are created in His likeness, made in His image, indwelt by His Spirit. As the moon reflects the brightness of the sun, so the church is to reflect the majesty of His glory on earth. This includes the testimony of our life as well as our verbal testimony which explains the quality of our life.

Beloved, are you and I faithful in advertising the beauty and grace of the life changing God? Paul said in Colossians,

Christ in you - the hope of Glory.

Our attitude and demeanor should shine brightly for His sake. Christians are living epistles, known and read by all men. What a responsibility we have. Sobering indeed, isn’t it?

God bless.

Love to you all.