God Has Set You Apart

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God Has Set You Apart 

Have you ever felt like you're wired differently? Like your heart beats to a different drum, and your soul yearns for something more? Maybe you've been labeled as "different" or "unconventional" by the world, but what if being different is exactly what God intended for you? What if being set apart is not a curse, but a blessing?

The Bible tells us that we're "a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession" (1 Peter 2:9). We're set apart for God's glory, chosen to stand out in a world that often values conformity.

The Uncomfortable Calling

In Isaiah 43:19, God says, "Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the wasteland." He's calling us to be part of something new, something that might not fit in with the status quo. We might feel uncomfortable, like we're standing out in a crowd, but that's exactly the point.

Standing Out in a Crowd

Psalm 34:19 reminds us, "Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the Lord delivers him out of them all." As set-apart individuals, we might face challenges and afflictions, but God is with us, delivering us and using us for His glory.

Unshakeable Hope

In Hebrews 13:5, we're told, "Keep your life free from love of money, and be content with what you have, for he has said, 'I will never leave you or forsake you.'" Our hope is in God, not in the fleeting things of this world. We're set apart to trust in Him, to rely on His promises, and to shine His light in the darkness.

A Light in the Darkness

Matthew 5:14-16 says, "You are the light of the world...let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven." We're set apart to be a light in the darkness, to shine brightly for all to see. Our good works, our kindness, and our compassion are all part of that light.

Embracing Our Uniqueness

So, if you're feeling like you don't fit in, like you're a square peg in a round hole, remember that God has set you apart for His glory. You're chosen, you're royal, and you're holy. Stand out, shine brightly, and trust in His goodness. You're exactly who He needs you to be.

Special thanks to Isaac Craddock for introducing Keith M. Craddock's family Bible study, which inspired this post. May God bless you as you walk in your set-apart calling!