Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, (1 Peter 1:3, ESV)
Mister Magoo and I have a lot in common. Without my glasses or contacts, I'm lost. The world is a blurry mess. It's no wonder that my first action of every day is to reach for my glasses. And suddenly, the world is crystal clear again.
Trials, difficulties, and struggles tend to blur our vision. We are unable to see beyond the moment. And, we can easily become lost in the struggle. Peter wants to give his readers a prescription for clarity. He wants them to have clear vision of the 'now' while giving them a clear picture of their past and their future. This week we will begin to explore 1 Peter as we continue our series, Living In Hope.
I encourage you to read through the first chapter or two to prepare your heart and mind to come together. Also, consider who you might invite to come along on this journey.
This weekend also will be a time to thank God for the new life he has brought into our body through several new additions. You won't want to miss it.
