Pretty Uncommon

Scripture tells us we are a peculiar people. Not odd or weird but unique.

And the LORD hath avouched thee this day to be his peculiar people, as he hath promised thee, and that thou shouldest keep all his commandments; (Deuteronomy 26:18 KJV).

We may look very ordinary and act very common as most people but when it comes to us as believers; we are His treasured possession. I Peter 2:9 says, "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 light." (NIV).

Our American culture holds to this notion in order to stand out means having a talent like singing, dancing, writing, the arts or some other platform to draw attention to yourself. There is a strong emphasis on activity to be noticed even at risk of some going too far and it becomes destructive.

However, the Lord instructs us, "But when you pray, go away by yourself, shut the door behind you, and pray to your Father in private. Then your Father, who sees everything, will reward you." (Matthew 6:6 NLT).

This is where hidden and common people transform the world.

You may struggle with your looks because of a disability or scars from foolish choices. You may feel like a failure with a long history of repeated sins. Your life seems to go in endless frustrating circles with little or no direction to advance your calling.

But God knows.

He sees the dismissed, the marginalized and the invisible. He calls us out of darkness into His marvelous light. Here we are seen and His presence is felt.

Beloved, let me challenge you with this thought. Let God take His hands and cupped your face. It will steady your attention on His eyes. Don't resist and turn away when His gentle hands hold to your head. He knows how deep the pain inside of being dismissed and ignored but every tear you've cried is remembered by Him.

Oh Lord, touch our minds and hold us closer until we to give in to your strength!

For he stands beside the needy, ready to save them from those who condemn them. (Psalms 109:31 NLT).