Chosen: You’ve been called to Be The Dads! Ready?

As a father, embrace your divine responsibility to guide your children in the ways of God. You have been chosen to lead them down the path of righteousness and steadfastly ensure their growth along it. As a husband, actively set a powerful example and diligently provide for your family, mirroring God’s provision for us all. Remember, this sacred duty demands your utmost dedication and seriousness.

Today’s Verse of the Day:

Firstly, let’s choose to be dads who live as a royal priesthood, consecrated to God, and owned by Him. Secondly, let’s actively receive His Word and promises and boldly proclaim His excellence. Finally, let’s actively praise His wonderful deeds, virtues, and perfection in the light, honoring and glorifying Him!

So how can we apply today’s verse of the day to model for our kids that we are all chosen by God?

Applications of 1 Peter 2:9 to help us live our lives chosen by God and teach our wives, kids, and world how they have been chosen for a greater purpose too:

• Identity and Purpose: Teach your family and others that they are chosen by God to be a “royal priesthood” and a “holy nation” (1 Peter 2:9). Help them understand that they have a unique identity and purpose in God’s plan.
• Relationship with God: Encourage your family and others to cultivate a personal and intimate relationship with God, knowing that they are chosen by Him. Teach them to seek His guidance, love, and grace in every aspect of their lives.
• Discipleship: Emphasize the importance of growing in faith and discipleship. Encourage your family to study the Bible, pray, and engage in spiritual practices that deepen their understanding of God’s calling for their lives.
• Holiness and Righteousness: Teach the significance of holy living and righteousness as chosen people. Help your family and others to embrace a lifestyle that reflects God’s character, values, and commandments.
• Service and Ministry: Encourage your family and others to use their unique gifts and talents to serve others. Teach them that as chosen individuals, they have been called to make a positive impact in their communities, churches, and the world.
• Sharing the Gospel: Teach your family the importance of sharing the good news of Jesus Christ. Help them understand that as chosen people, they have the responsibility to share God’s love and salvation with others.
• Unity and Love: Emphasize the importance of unity and love within the family and community. Teach your family and others that as chosen people, they are called to love and support one another, fostering an environment of harmony and compassion.
• Endurance in Trials: Teach your family and others to persevere in times of trials and tribulations. Help them understand that as chosen people, they have the assurance of God’s presence and strength to overcome challenges.
• Humility and Servanthood: Encourage humility and servanthood as essential qualities of chosen people. Teach your family and others to follow the example of Jesus Christ, who humbly served others, even to the point of sacrificing Himself.
• Hope and Future Glory: Remind your family and others of the ultimate hope and future glory that awaits them as chosen people of God. Help them hold onto this hope in difficult times and inspire them to live with an eternal perspective.