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KEPT BY THE POWER OF GOD
TUESDAY, AUGUST 2
1 Peter 1:3-6

Psalm 29

 

“I have chosen

the way of truth…”

 

KEPT BY THE POWER OF GOD
 
Because of all that we have in Christ, the Apostle Peter spoke of the believer as having “joy unspeakable and full of glory” (1 Pet 1:8). In 1 Peter 1:3-6, we are reminded of some of the things which give the Christian such great joy. Not only are we saved through the death of Christ, but because of His resurrection we are assured of our future place in heaven. In John 14:19, the Saviour reminded believers that He would be preparing a place for them in heaven, encouraging them with the promise, “Because I live, ye shall live also.” Now in 1 Peter, the Apostle praises God for His abundant mercy towards all His children in giving this great hope (1 Pet 1:3). As pilgrims, we are reminded of the great inheritance awaiting us in heaven. Although life may be difficult at times, we should live for the God who not only saved us from the penalty of sin but has provided a home in heaven for us, as well as glories our minds could never imagine.
 
We belong to Christ and are kept by the power of the Almighty God and nothing can change our position in Him. According to 1 Peter 1:5, we are preserved by God until that day when Christ returns for us. On that day, we will have shown to us the complete wonder of our salvation. This same wonderful promise is given to us in 1 John 3:2.
 
So, the Apostle Peter, under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, called on us to rejoice in our salvation and all that it means both now and when we see Jesus. We can be joyful even though, for a time, we may suffer on this earth. We must remember that we do not belong here but are on our way to the heaven and glory that is ours in Christ. We can show the world the joy of being saved because we are heirs of the King of kings and Lord of lords, our great God, Jesus Christ.
 
THOUGHT: What are some of the things for which God’s people can rejoice?
PRAYER: I thank Thee, Father, for the great inheritance in heaven awaiting the Christian pilgrim.

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