This week we looked at the second portion of Peter’s letter that continued to confirm our identity in Christ, offering descriptors like: living stones, Holy priesthood, chosen ones, Holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, “called out of darkness into his marvelous light.” Peter encourages his readers to consider approaching all aspects of life, including suffering, out of a place of abundance with full knowledge and trust in the One who is Lord over all authority and dominion.
For our faith is not in the world, our faith and citizenship is in and with God – which frees us to be able to see beyond fears, anxiety, worry, suffering and so much more so that we can love those around us, including ourselves. But rather than go over it all, here’s a link to our lively conversation:
