1st Peter 2:10. “Which in time past were not a people, but are now the people God: which had not obtained mercy, but now have obtained mercy.” NOW THE PEOPLE OF GOD. Once dead – but now alive Once lost – but now found Once in darkness – but now in light Once in mire – but now on holy ground
Once poor – but now made rich Once an enemy – but now a son Once an orphan – but now one of His Once at the end of the road – but now just begun
Once an alien – but now a friend Once an hungered – but now I’m filled Once cast out – but now brought in Once in sickness – but now fully healed
Once under the curse – but now I am blessed Once in bondage – but now set free Once Satan’s slave – but now by God possessed Once burdened down – but now walking in liberty
Once in hopeless poverty – but now an heir of God Once in weakness – now given power to live Once ignorant of truth – now possessed by the Word Once empty-handed – now all things I have
“I thank Thee, O God, for the abundant mercy that has saved and preserved me. For all the ways I’ve been blesses. I thank Thee. For all the promises of the future – I praise Thee. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.”