Our souls long to know there’s more to life than what we see.

In the daily routine, there can be ups, downs, boredom and excitement. Relationships can bring encouragement, but also discouragement and the first century Christians knew the taste of both. Although, there was a kindred spirit among believers, they also knew what it was like for the tide of public opinion to turn against them. They experienced betrayal, dishonesty, abandonment, threats and rejection by those who once welcomed them.

Peter, a man who knew the highs and lows of a spiritual journey, wrote letters of encouragement and challenge. He had first-hand knowledge of personal failure, but he wrote these great words to remind us how to soar:

“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His abundant mercy has begotten us again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance incorruptible and undefiled and that does not fade away, reserved for you in heaven.” – 1 Peter 1:3-4 NKJV

If your spiritual foundation needs strengthening today, perhaps the following anchor points will help secure it. There is:

• Abundant mercy (lavish and gracious)
• Living hope (alive and new every morning)
• Inheritance incorruptible (untouchable by the world)
• Reserved for you (He knows your name)

May these truths encourage your spirit today…