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The Time is Now

1 Peter 1:1-25

    I wanted to do something a little different today. This passage of scripture was laid upon my heart today, and I would like to look more deeply into it's meaning in the context of Christian living.

    What really jumped out at me was that we have been chosen by our Heavenly Father for such a time as this (Esther 4:14). He foreknew and chose us to be alive in this time of the world and to fulfill a specific purpose. He even set aside gifts especially for us. This passage says that he set aside the gift of our salvation! Before Jesus, this was only available to Jews who followed the law. When He revealed this gift to the prophets of old, they wanted to know all about it! And even the angels are jealous of us!

Verses 1-2
Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ,
To God’s elect, exiles scattered throughout the provinces of Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia and Bithynia, who have been chosen according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through the sanctifying work of the Spirit, to be obedient to Jesus Christ and sprinkled with his blood: Grace and peace be yours in abundance. (NIV)

Verses 10-12
The prophets who told us this was coming asked a lot of questions about this gift of life God was preparing. The Messiah’s Spirit let them in on some of it—that the Messiah would experience suffering, followed by glory. They clamored to know who and when. All they were told was that they were serving you, you who by orders from heaven have now heard for yourselves—through the Holy Spirit—the Message of those prophecies fulfilled. Do you realize how fortunate you are? Angels would have given anything to be in on this! (The Message)


    In the meantime, we are to keep our eyes fixed on Jesus remembering his great gift to us. We will endure suffering for His sake because we were chosen. We are to keep in mind that it is temporary compared to the eternal life with our Father we have coming! But while we are still here, there is work to be done. Jesus has entrusted us each with a purpose and saved us from the fate of our ancestors. Live with these things in mind today.


Verse 13
Therefore, preparing your minds for action, and being sober-minded, set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. (ESV)


Comments

  1. Wow. This message is inspiring on so many levels, Lauren. First, to think that heavenly beings, made perfect in their own way - but not in God's image, would want to know more of salvation makes me stop and consider the significance with which God regarded mankind. This is a reminder of how precious and priceless we all really are-AND that we have a new life waiting for us when this one concludes!

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    1. Yes! Thank you for commenting and making me think again about the incredible love God has for us. It is amazing to think that the angels want what we have. God really has made us all precious and priceless in His image. (:

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