Saved To Be Peculiar

CALL TO PRAYER

Title: Saved To Be Peculiar

By: Stephen Osei Kuffour

Date: 16.03.2025

Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works.  (Titus 2:14 KJV)

As Christians, we are expected to live in earnest expectation of the second coming of our Lord Jesus Christ (Titus 2:13). As Children of God, He expects us to be like Him. Because of that, there is a way of life that He expects from us as we await the second coming of our Lord Jesus. This way of life is different from that of the world because we are in the world but not of the world (Jn 15:19).

As we decide to obey God and follow His ways, we should know that we will look different in the sight of the world and as a result, be persecuted for some of our actions. Why are you not dressed like us? Why are you not drinking or partying with us? Why are you not listening and dancing to that worldly music? Why don’t you have a boyfriend or girlfriend? These are some of the questions we should expect as we decide to obey the Lord. Beloved, we have been saved and called to be peculiar! Let me share some few principles of the peculiar life with you.

As Christians we become peculiar by the motive of our lives. What is the motive of your life? What are you seeking? The world is seeking money, fame, and pleasure. However, the main motive of a Christian should be to seek God, His Kingdom and Righteousness (Matt 6:33). Let’s make it our habit to be active in the Kingdom and do every good work we have been assigned to, diligently.

Also, we become peculiar by physical separation from unbelievers (2 Cor 6:14). Because bad Company ruins good morals, we are encouraged to have Christians as friends (1 Cor 15:33). We can have unbeliever acquaintances but not friends. Show me your friend and I will show you your character! Show me your friend and I will show you your future!

It is not a small thing to be a Christian. Everything about you must be different; the songs you listen to, the way you talk, what you watch, whom you associate with, etc. (Eph 5:4-5). You will be odd but accept it! It’s very sad for Christians not to accept to be different. We have to be determined to live a pure and Holy lifestyle (1 Pet 1:16). Let’s always be led by the Spirit and not the flesh, and let’s crucify the flesh and put it under subjection.

Beloved in the Lord, the persecutions we will suffer now cannot be compared to the Blessings we receive for being peculiar. Decide to be peculiar today!

Prayer Point:

Let’s thank God for His Word today. Let’s ask the Lord to grant us the Grace and strength to be holy and peculiar people as we await His glorious appearance.

God bless you all!