Daily Grace
Complete Healing
“ ‘He himself bore our sins’ in his body on the cross, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; ‘by his wounds you have been healed’ ” (1 Peter 2:24). When my father died I was extremely disappointed. He died when he was 84 years old, and though that...
We Belong to God
“But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light” (1 Peter 2:9). The apostle Peter pointed out something in this chapter that we,...
The Blood of Christ
“For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life handed down to you from your ancestors, but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or defect” (1 Peter 1:18-19). The “empty...
We Haven’t Seen Him But We Love Him
“Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy, for you are receiving the end result of your faith, the salvation of your souls” (1 Peter 1:8-9). Peter, who...
A Living Hope
“Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade—kept in heaven for you” (1...
God is Working for Our Good
Life can seem crazy at times, but the underlying truth for every believer is that God is at work in our lives. He is working in things that we call coincidences as well as in the circumstances that clearly reveal His activity. When He brings healing or salvation to...
What God Has in Mind
“As you know, we count as blessed those who have persevered. You have heard of Job's perseverance and have seen what the Lord finally brought about. The Lord is full of compassion and mercy” (James 5:11). We love those times when trouble seems far away and everything...
Stand Firm
“Be patient, then, brothers, until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer waits for the land to yield its valuable crop and how patient he is for the autumn and spring rains. You too, be patient and stand firm, because the Lord’s coming is near” (James 5:7-8). The...
God Lifts Up the Humble
“Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up” (James 4:10). So many people spend their lives trying to lift themselves up. They boast of their successes and exaggerate their abilities. Wanting to be successful is not a bad thing. It motivates us to make...