In Abundance
"Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To God’s elect, exiles scattered throughout the provinces of Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia and Bithynia, who have been chosen according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through the sanctifying work of the Spirit, to be obedient to Jesus Christ and sprinkled with his blood: Grace and peace be yours in abundance." — 1 Peter 1:1-2 Gracious Lord Jesus, my friend and my King, All I've read so far in this letter from the Apostle Peter is his greeting. Yet, there is so much truth about who we are as believers in you today. Like the recipients of his letter, we too are your elect, exiles scattered. We are temporary residents in a foreign land, sojourners and travelers, who live in constant awareness of our true home, Heaven. As God's elect, I have been chosen by God for His particular and unique time, place, and purpose with His foreknowledge—not randomly placed here, but with God's prior knowledge, His omniscience, knowing m...