In between finishing the bible reading plan yesterday and starting the bible reading plan fresh next Monday, I’ve been reading scattered portions of scripture. Today, I found encouragement in 1 Peter 1:

“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, who by God’s power are being guarded through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.”

I love the imagery. That the inheritance we’re promised is no fickle, unsure thing. It’s imperishable, undefiled and unfading. In three words, it is absolutely unlike anything we’ve experienced here in this lifetime. But not only that, God’s power guards them with our faith as a simple conduit.

Encouragement 101—brought to you by the Apostle Peter. Sweet.