A Royal Priest

1 Peter 2. One of the key doctrines of New Testament Christianity is often overlooked. It's found right here in chapter two. It is the priesthood of the believer. We know about the Old Testament priest, but we don't think much about believers being N.T. priest; but that's exactly what we are in Christ. When God gave the Law He called Israel out as "a kingdom of priests" (Ex.19:6), but Israel violated the Law, and God shut up the priestly office to the Aaronic family, appointing the tribe of Levi to minister to Israel, thus constituting the typical priesthood (Ex.28:1).
Now in the Church Age, all Christians are unconditionally constituted "kings and priests" (here in 2:9 and in Rev.1:6), the distinction which Israel failed to achieve by works. The priesthood of the Christian is, therefore, a birthright, just as every descendant of Aaron was born to the priesthood (Heb.5:1). [Scofield study notes]

So now as a priest, in this N.T. priesthood, you and I have some priestly obligations of offering up spiritual sacrifices. First, we offer up...
1. A Sacrifice of Repentance: Psalm 51:16-17.
2. A Sacrifice of Praise: Hebrews 13:15.
3. A Sacrifice of Service: Hebrews 13:16.
4. A Sacrifice of Proclamation: 1 Peter 2:9
5. A Sacrifice of Self: Rom.12:1.

Now let me ask you, how are you doing on your priestly obligations? Are you daily offering up your spiritual sacrifices? Go back and read and meditate on each one of the above verses to learn more about your spiritual sacrifices. And then fully surrender to God, because He's not looking for a dead sacrifice; He's looking for a "living sacrifice." Then, begin your day by singing a song of promise to God:

"Lord prepare me...to be a sanctuary,...pure and holy,...tried and true;...With thanksgiving,...I'll be a living...sanctuary...for You!"
You know it. Sing it again.
Sing it unto the Lord again and again this day. What a privilege to serve God in this royal priesthood!