The Greatness Behind Our Gratitude | 1 Peter 1:1-5

God is great! Those words are easy to say when the skies are blue, and things are going our way. But what happens when the skies are dark and the circumstances are less than ideal? It is easy to find ourselves in situations that can cause us to question the goodness and greatness of God. In 1 Peter 1, Peter is writing to a group of people who were experiencing extreme trials. They had trusted in Christ, and life got worse. They were facing immense persecution. Yet, as Peter begins his letter, he states, “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ!” In other words, God is great! That’s a bold statement considering the circumstances they were facing. In fact, you can imagine how those words might have fallen on deaf ears. What Paul puts forward, however, is what undergirds our ability to say, “God is great,” no matter the circumstances. On this Thanksgiving weekend, I pray that you will join us as we praise and celebrate the greatness of our God. He is the God who has accomplished salvation for us and fills us with a heart of gratitude in Christ that overwhelms even the darkest circumstances of life. Make the decision today to worship with us this weekend as we celebrate the greatness of God. In Christ, Pastor Chad