Good evening!
I apologize for being later with the post today, but it is getting kind of crazy around here. We are taking off Wednesday morning at 6:30 or so and I still have a lot to get done. Oh well! :o)
Lisa's tweet: LMRMinistries: 1 Peter 1:3-9: Joy - it's what we crave, but it's not found in the things of this world. Stuff makes us happy for a minute, but joy never leaves.
These verses are packed full of awesome news. It all starts with "Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ!" Look at the descriptive words and story that unfolds: "His great mercy" - "New birth" - "living hope" - "resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead" - "an inheritance" - "never perish, spoil or fade" - "shielded by God's power" - "salvation ... revealed in the last time".
We have new life and living hope through the resurrection of Jesus and have been given an inheritance that will not perish, but is shielded by God and will be revealed in the last days - Jesus return!
The story continues in verses 6 through 9. We can "rejoice" even though we suffer great "trials" so that our "faith" may be proved "genuine" and will result in "praise, glory and honor" when Jesus is revealed. We don't "see" Him, but we love Him and believe in Him and we are filled with an "Inexpressible and glorious" joy. The "goal" of our faith - the "salvation" of our souls. (paraphrase is mine as taken from the verses mentioned)
What better way to start our work week, knowing that we have inexpressible joy! Be sure to let Him shine through you as you go about your work week and prepare to celebrate His birth in a few days.
Talk to you tomorrow!
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