For the LORD has chosen Jacob to be his own, Israel to be his treasured possession. Psalm 135:4 (NIV)
In the Old Testament Israel was God’s special people while the rest collectively called gentiles were outcasts. But now in Christ Jesus all of us who believe whether Israelites or gentiles we are the Lord’s treasured possession – 1 Peter 2:9.What makes us God’s treasured possession:He bought us at a price. 1 Corinthians 6:20. He purchased us with His own Blood. Acts 20:28 We are God’s children through faith in Christ Jesus. Galatians 3:26.God’s Spirit lives in us. Galatians 4:6 We are heirs of God. Galatians 4:7.God’s glory or His treasure is laid up in us. 2 Corinthians 4:6-7.Never again say of yourself who am I that the Lord regard me and favor me. Get rid of the I’m not deserving of God’s attention and blessings. For you are God’s treasured possession.