Today we are reading 1 Peter 1. In this chapter we read about how we have been born again to a living hope. “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you, who by God’s power are being guarded through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. In this you rejoice, though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been grieved by various trials, so that the tested genuineness of your faith—more precious than gold that perishes though it is tested by fire—may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ. Though you have not seen him, you love him. Though you do not now see him, you believe in him and rejoice with joy that is inexpressible and filled with glory, obtaining the outcome of your faith, the salvation of your souls.” 1 Peter 1:3-9 ESV Peter writes about our living hope as we go through various trials. Why do you think he calls it a “living hope”? How do you find encouragement when you think about your living hope in Jesus? Apparently, various trials are not unique to our time and experience. How have you grown spiritually during this pandemic time? What is the impact of your spiritual growth? May God grant you an increase in your faith as you focus on your living hope! Pastor Tim
