11/1/2020 - Thankful For Salvation - 1 Peter 1:1-12

In 1620, after a treacherous trip, the Pilgrims arrived on the Mayflower from England and dropped anchor near Cape Cod. Not long after their arrival they were greeted by Native Americans who taught them how to grow corn. Their first growing season was a success and in appreciation they invited the Native Americans to join them in a three-day long festival we now know as Thanksgiving. This marks our current season of gratitude and of all people, Christians have the most to be thankful for. One of Jesus’ early disciples explains why... 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, to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you, who by God's power are being guarded through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. 1 Peter 1:3-5 Wow! There's a lot here to unpack... We have received God's mercy! We have been born again! We have hope through the resurrection of Jesus! We have an eternal inheritance! We are guarded by God! Will you pray this with me? "Father, what can we say? You are the giver of all good things and it begins with the gift of your Son. We live and breathe in your goodness now even as we look forward to all that awaits us in the life to come. THANK YOU!"