Grace Hope And Mercy

1 Peter 1: 3-25

 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His abundant mercy has begotten us again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, ⁴ to an inheritance incorruptible and undefiled and that does not fade away, reserved in heaven for you, ⁵ who are kept by the power of God through faith for salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.

⁶ In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if need be, you have been grieved by various trials, ⁷ that the genuineness of your faith, being much more precious than gold that perishes, though it is tested by fire, may be found to praise, honor, and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ, ⁸ whom having not seen you love. Though now you do not see Him, yet believing, you rejoice with joy inexpressible and full of glory, ⁹ receiving the end of your faith—the salvation of your souls.

¹⁰ Of this salvation the prophets have inquired and searched carefully, who prophesied of the grace that would come to you, ¹¹ searching what, or what manner of time, the Spirit of Christ who was in them was indicating when He testified beforehand the sufferings of Christ and the glories that would follow. ¹² To them it was revealed that, not to themselves, but to us they were ministering the things which now have been reported to you through those who have preached the gospel to you by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven—things which angels desire to look into.

¹³ Therefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and rest your hope fully upon the grace that is to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ; ¹⁴ as obedient children, not conforming yourselves to the former lusts, as in your ignorance; ¹⁵ but as He who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct, ¹⁶ because it is written, “Be holy, for I am holy.”

¹⁷ And if you call on the Father, who without partiality judges according to each one’s work, conduct yourselves throughout the time of your stay here in fear; ¹⁸ knowing that you were not redeemed with corruptible things, like silver or gold, from your aimless conduct received by tradition from your fathers, ¹⁹ but with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot. ²⁰ He indeed was foreordained before the foundation of the world, but was manifest in these last times for you ²¹ who through Him believe in God, who raised Him from the dead and gave Him glory, so that your faith and hope are in God.

²² Since you have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit in sincere love of the brethren, love one another fervently with a pure heart, ²³ having been born again, not of corruptible seed but incorruptible, through the word of God which lives and abides forever ²⁴ because

“All flesh is as grass,
And all the glory of man as the flower of the grass.
The grass withers,
And its flower falls away,
²⁵ But the word of the Lord endures forever.”

Now this is the word which by the gospel was preached to you.

Great mercy has been given us, to know, love and edify the Great God of our universe Jesus Christ.  This journey and ordained life from God has not been made hard.  1 Corinthians 10:12-13 says, “So, if you think you are standing firm, be careful that you don’t fall!  No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind.  And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear.  But when you are tempted, He will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.”  Don’t, let the extravagances of our world trip you up.  Because our reward in the end will far outweigh Bill Gates money and rockets that keep failing to get to the Heavens in search of the real God who is standing right next to us.  We must build our faith in God’s word like no other to obtain this treasure.  We must step out of the box in hope of all the promises, visions, and wonders God wants to display to us.   And believe that His thoughts are not our thoughts nor our ways His ways.  Most of us can’t design a house not to mention a world full of ancient secrets God wants to share.  We’ve been formed from dust and the breath of life has been blown into our beings to serve God in the most joyful, delightful way our minds can perceive.  We are to prove to Him that our love is coming straight from the heart to pass His tests and trials and be deemed worthy of being called His children.  Our Lord and God are here.  And when He sees you are seeking Him with all your heart, mind, and every bit of strength you have, loving others as you love yourself.  He will come down as John 14:23 says and light up your life with His and Father God’s presence making your home their home.  This will blow your mind beyond belief.  And all that the bible says will come true.  Even our angels will reveal themselves, because they long to spend eternity with God, our Lord and us.  Holiness can be put on as we take on this belief in our hearts.  Our world confuses this for pride and arrogance which God hates.  Separating themselves from God’s children and God Himself.  Chosen before the creation of our world to save us in a time of need, Gods back-up plan if all failed is our King Jesus Christ. He sits and reigns this day high above the heavens dreaming of that moment when you will invite Him into your heart and home.  Through His mighty sacrifice is why we believe and have hope, grace and mercy in our hearts to serve Him as King. 

Thank you Lord for your hope, grace, and mercy May we now serve you with it lovingly,

Vincent Young, Christian Analyst.