April 30, 2011

Once you were not. But now you are.

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But you are A CHOSEN RACE,
A royal PRIESTHOOD,
A HOLY NATION,
A PEOPLE FOR God's OWN POSSESSION,
so that you may proclaim the excellencies of Him
who has called you out of darkness into His marvelous light;
for you once were NOT A PEOPLE,
but now you are THE PEOPLE OF GOD;
you had NOT RECEIVED MERCY,
but now you have RECEIVED MERCY.

1 Peter 2:9-10


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5 comments:

Natalie said...

Gorgeous photo and wonderful verse! What an awesome God!

Amy said...

Your blog is just lovely!! Beautiful post today.

Tracy P. said...

Ah, the glory of the new covenant! How beautifully represented by the newly opening, glorious blossom, some of it still hidden. Such hope!

Wendy said...

absolutely gorgeous shot!

Unknown said...

Received mercy.
What a joy to know this.