Thursday the 8th

1 Peter 1: 4-5

into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade—kept in heaven for you, ⁵who through faith are shielded by God's power until the coming of the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time.

 

Of all the things we work for, of all the things we want in our life why do we so often work for our salvation the least? What are you working for right now? What has captivated you to the point that it is your main underlying thought for the day? Is it a car, a vacation, a home? Maybe your totally focused on just trying to survive the day, you think that, in and of itself, is enough, and so that is what you struggle for…..Why? All of that goes away, all of that spoils, breaks, weathers, and typically is quickly replaced by the next shiny thing you see! However you have something that is already set aside for you, something that will never fade, and will last this lifetime and beyond. As Peter reminds us here it is kept for you in heaven. That is the achievement beyond all achievements, that should be our focus. Notice how Peter points out that if you will just lead with faith, not only will you receive this inheritance, but you will be shielded by God’s power. God works for the good in the lives of all that love him, and are called to his purpose (Rom 8:28) If we will put him as our focus, if we will live our lives faith first, everything else second  we will claim that inheritance. When we lead with faith, the path becomes clearer, the day is more brightly lit, because we are walking in the light of the Lord. As a result our earthly lives become blessed as well. Why wouldn’t they? We are shielded by God’s power. We are more than conquerors. Weapons formed against us will not prosper. We have an inheritance waiting for us. It is better than all the gold or silver we could amass. It is there for the taking….will you take it? Will you let your faith lead the way, and allow God to shield you?  As always the offer is never rescinded, but you can refuse it. Anything that you might acquire in this world will fall away, salvation lasts for eternity. Will you live to collect that eternal inheritance?

 

May God bless and keep you,

Brian