Princess Maria (1 Peter)

October 31, 2010 mondayswithmaria

Peter uses the phrase “born again to a living hope” to describe Christians in their relationship with Christ.  Isn’t that such an exciting phrase?  Those words conjure visions of babies, new life in the spring, and optimistic future.  Peter goes on to say that we will have “an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading.” (1 Peter 3-4)  How awesome is that?!?!  God promises us an eternal future with Him in a place that is perfect.  I can’t even comprehend the extravagance of this gift.

 Though life is full of suffering and trials, God has chosen you and me for his kingdom.  (You can call me “Princess Maria”.)  Those tests of faith give us a chance to praise and honor God.  In those times, our “faith and hope are in God.” (1 Peter 1:21)  Despite the rejection and disdain of men, God sees us as precious and has chosen us to be His people.  “But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who call you out of darkness into his marvelous light.” (2:9) 

We are the princes and princesses in this royal family, despite the rags that we clutch to and the dingy tower we look out from.  One day, “after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to this eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you.  To him be the dominion forever and ever.” (1 Peter 5:10)  One day soon, we will all roam the royal kingdom and look upon the face of our King!

My prayer today:

Lord, thank you for the hope we have in you and the eternal gift you have so generously given.  Help me to treasure it while I am here on earth by loving and serving others for you.  Thank you for the beautiful examples of hope that you’ve provided in nature.  Amen

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