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Resilient: Powerful Hope in a Dangerous World

DAY 2 OF 45

Have you ever felt like giving up, like life is just too hard to handle? Perhaps you're facing a difficult situation, or maybe you just feel lost and hopeless. But there is good news for you today: you have been born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.

In 1 Peter 1:3, the apostle Peter writes, "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." This means that through our faith in Jesus, we have been given a new birth and a new life, one that is characterized by hope and not despair.

This hope is not based on our own strength or ability but on the power of Jesus' resurrection. Just as he conquered death and rose to new life, we can also have hope and life amid our trials and difficulties. This hope is not just a fleeting feeling but a sure and steadfast anchor for our souls (Hebrews 6:19).

When we put our faith in Jesus, we are no longer bound by this world's fears, worries, and struggles. Instead, we can live in the peace and joy that comes from knowing that we are loved and saved by our Lord and Savior. And as we trust in him, we can experience his presence and power in our lives, giving us the strength to overcome any obstacle and the hope to persevere through any trial.

So today, if you are feeling lost or hopeless, remember that you have been born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Cling to this hope, trust in him, and know that he will never leave or forsake you. He is with you.

Reflection Questions

  1. What does it mean when Scripture says that hope is an anchor for our souls?
  2. How does this image of an anchor help to illustrate the nature and role of hope in our lives
  3. How does the hope in Jesus differ from hope in worldly things or experiences?
  4. What is the source of this hope, and how can we cultivate and strengthen it in our own lives?
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About this Plan

Resilient: Powerful Hope in a Dangerous World

Are you tired of having a boring life? Are you weary from living in a bleak and dying world? Are you ready to step into a living hope that is powerful, undefiled, and unfading? This 45-day Bible reading plan, Resilient: A Study Through 1 Peter, empowers you to live with boldness, power, and authority because life with Jesus was never meant to be safe.

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We would like to thank Stonecreek Church for providing this plan. For more information, please visit: https://stonecreek.church