Reading for Today - I Peter 1:3-9 - He has caused us to be born again to a living hope
1Peter 1:3-9 (ESV)
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.
What an amazing hope we have in Christ. We have an everlasting and pure inheritance awaiting us that will be just as awesome and desirable for all of eternity. If we are in Christ, it is reserved for us and if we are living by faith in God, it is protected by Him. Life may provide us challenges. Life may not always be easy or pleasant, but we have a tremendous hope. May our life be lived in praise, glory, and honor to God.