"I thank You, my heavenly Father, through Jesus Christ, Your dear Son, that You have kept me this night from all harm and danger; and I pray that You would keep me this day also from sin and every evil, that all my doings and life may please You. For into Your hands I commend myself, my body and soul, and all things. Let Your holy angel be with me, that the evil foe may have no power over me. Amen." (Luther's Morning Prayer)
Monday, November 25, 2024 - Day 329 (Through the Bible in a year reading for today: Ezekiel 32,33; 1 Peter 1)
A LIVING HOPE
“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you.” (1 Peter 1:3-4 ESV)
How are your investments? What kind of retirement will you have? Do you expect to receive an inheritance? These verses from Peter assure the child of God that the spiritual answers to these questions are all in the affirmative.
You do have “THE LIVING HOPE... an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you” because of Christ’s resurrection!
1. My hope is built on nothing less
Than Jesus’ blood and righteousness.
No merit of my own I claim
But wholly lean on Jesus' name.
On Christ the solid Rock I stand;
All other ground is sinking sand.
(Lutheran Service Book #575)
Heavenly Father, thank You for the eternal inheritance You have waiting for me because of the death and resurrection of Your Son, Jesus. Help me to live this day in Easter hope, joy and anticipation. Amen.
Pastor David Paape
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