But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a dedicated nation, [God’s] own purchased, special people, that you may set forth the wonderful deeds and display the virtues and perfections of Him Who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light. 1 Peter 2:9

In this passage, Apostle Peter uses same language that had been used to describe God's special relationship with Israel; "a chosen race". As Israel was in the sight of God, we believers are also a chosen race. Unlike Israel, we are not a race in the sense of our ethnicity, skin color, or country of origin. We are a spiritual race, in the sense that, in Christ, we all share same Fatherhood and the same Zoe- DNA..Hallelujah!

Unlike Israel who was always represented by the High priest to make sacrifices yearly for the people for the forgiveness of their sins, Jesus paid a one-time for all-time sacrifice to redeem and purchase us as a people unto God. 1 Cor. 6:20.

Rev 1:6
And hath made us kings and priests unto God and his Father; to him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.

If you are born again, you are a king, a priest, consecrated and holy before God. Holiness is not an Award for righteous living, it is means "to be chosen and set apart"

Hebrews 10:10 (NIV)
And by that will, we have been made holy through the sacrifice of the body of Jesus Christ once for all.

As Christians, we must start carrying ourselves with dignity. We are a glorious people on earth cherished by God! We are God's masterpiece, His artwork (Eph 2:10) recreated to showcase God's goodness and perfections. We live to declare His praise and His mercy. He saved us from the hands of Satan, he brought us out from destruction and made a people holy and special to God. Hallelujah

Prayer

Thank you Jesus for making me a king and a priest. you washed, saved me and made me holy unto God. Grant me grace to show forth your goodness, mercy and compassion to the unsaved thereby bringing glory and increase to your Kingdom.Amen!