June 5, 2022 . . .

Who am I?  Where am I going?  What is my purpose?  These are three questions that are explored in the first letter of Peter.  Read I Peter 1:1-12 where we see how we can begin to understand the answer to these questions. In this often ungodly world where we live, Peter reminds us that we are chosen by God, sanctified by the Holy Spirit, and brought into His inheritance through the cleansing blood of His Son, Jesus Christ. We are like foreigners in today’s world and are sent into the world to take the Word to others. That does not make us perfect. We sometimes fall into worldly habits and God asks us, “What are you doing and why are you doing that?” The ways we act, think, speak, and dress may not always reflect our Christian values. Your life is an example of God’s love. Whose light do others see shining through you? We are saved because of God’s mercy. We are called to make disciples of all those we meet. And, as my grandfather taught me when I was just a boy . . . Justice is getting what you deserve, Mercy is not getting what you deserve, but Grace is a blessing of getting what you don’t deserve. We are saved by a loving Father God whose mercy and grace are always there and who is waiting for us to come to Him through His Son, Jesus Christ. Praise God!!