For you are receiving the end result of faith, the salvation of your souls. I Peter 1:9
The Jewish nation has become a dispersed people. By order of Nero, Rome’s sadistic, persecuting ruler, Christians were put to death by various means of demented entertainment. Peter is writing to those who have been uprooted from their homeland and are barely hanging on to the promise of a resurrected Savior.
In a most horrible time of life, Peter reminds his readers that there is reason for praise and hope. To offer joyful acclimation in times of trial and stand tall with hope in the midst of such torment and torture indicates great faith is alive and well.
We serve a living, loving and conquering Savior. Our home is not of this world. All is well.
Happy Summertime,
Gretchen