Re:Verse passage – 1 Peter 1:1-9 (day five)
“to obtain an inheritance which is imperishable and undefiled and will not fade away, reserved in heaven for you, who are protected by the power of God through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.”
It’s one of the most annoying questions ever asked of parents. Trips, errands, vacations, and simple excursions all give opportunity for that dreaded question, “Are we there yet?” While the question can reveal a lack of patience, what if it in fact, pointed to other concerns- Safety. Direction. Uncertainty. Unfamiliarity. All good reasons to ask that question. So, does the question focus more on the future, or the present? (Might be an interesting conversation for a long car ride)
Peter addresses both those perspectives- an imperishable inheritance (future), and God’s protection (present). We face many of those concerns as believers. Peter helps us when we lose patience or get overwhelmed in our circumstances as he describes our future that will never crack or fade or be destroyed. He also helps us in our uncertainty, doubts, and troubles as he reminds us of God’s powerful protection presently in action.
Scott,
Great post, but I’m wondering about the title. What does it mean?
Thanks,
Dave
Hey Dave! I think Scott posted this before he put in his title “Are We There Yet?”
Lord my God, You are a safe fortress to me, a shield against every calamity that threatens to over-whelm me. Knowing this, I step with confidence into the unknown. Amen