1 Peter 1: 3 - 9
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.
Daily Dwellings
What does this indicate about who God is?
Contemplate the multi-faceted beauty of God’s nature as revealed in this passage.
Verbalize your appreciation for and value of God’s glory to him.
What does this indicate about who God is?
Ponder the implications these truths have upon how you see and understand the world you live in and the life you live in it.
Consider the distinction between who God has revealed himself to be and how rightly your life represents and reflects what he has shown you.
Ask our Lord to align your living with what he has revealed about himself.
What does this indicate about who God is?
Meditate upon how this passage impacts your understanding and appreciation of the Gospel.
Dwell upon Christ’s redeeming work and how it empowers you to represent and reflect what God has revealed about himself in this passage.
Thank our Lord for your redemption and restoration to him through the work of Christ Jesus.
Fasting Focus
Be filled and satisfied with these truths:
The God who created you has caused you to be born again through the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
God has given and is keeping for you an imperishable inheritance that is inexpressibly more satisfying than anything you have ever experienced.
Your God-ordained trials are working to the praise, honor and glory of Jesus Christ and the fulfillment of your faith.
Proclamation Prompts
Make it known that ...
... our merciful God grants new life through the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
... the faith God grants is more valuable than anything this world can offer.
... knowing God the Father and Jesus Christ is the greatest joy anyone can ever experience.