1 Peter

Each and every follower of Christ will experience seasons of testing. This is the process that God uses to expose weakness in our hearts and lives that we may have never seen before. Peter encourages us with this truth "the trial of our faith is precious." It forms the very nature of Christ in us!

1 Peter 1:16 states, "Be ye Holy; for I am Holy." The idea behind this verse is that if we profess to be God's people - we ought to look like our God! Personal holiness is the key to God's ultimate plan for each of our lives. 2 Peter 1:3-11 tells us that all we need to fulfill this plan has been provided.

God wants the world to know Him! They will know Him as they see His works and wonders among His people. Few christians are allowing the Holy Spirit to lead them into unchartered waters where only God can receive the glory for what is accomplished.

We must not allow negative circumstances happening around us to take our focus off of biblical principles for Christian living. In fact, as things get darker around us, the response of the follower of Christ becomes even more illuminated. We are to be ready to give an answer for the hope that is in us.