Romans 8; 2 Cor 4; 1 Peter 2

I want to say I’m nothing special, and, in my renewed mine, I know that is true. Except, in a way, by the very presence of God, I am special.

It is not my intellect or physical ability, and certainly not my moral past, that makes me special, but rather, it is the understanding that you, father, are present in my mortal body by your Holy Spirit. That makes me special.

You are busy building and maintaining in me your very presence, and your presence is glorious. So, it is not me that is special, but your presence in me is very special.

In fact, your presence is glorious and divine. So, I am special because you chose me, justified me, filled me, and are transforming and converting me.

Physically I am an ordinary clay jar, but I am filled with the treasure, the very person of Almighty, holy and loving God. In my flesh I’m nothing special, but in your kingdom, I am a living stone being placed in a vast eternal temple where you, Father, Son and Holy Spirit are worshipped, served and adored.