Elect Exiles | Oct. 30th

" To those who are elect exiles..."

1 Peter 1:1

The Apostle Peter greets those who were part of the Dispersion in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia. With a word of encouragement that God would preserve them while they sojourned here.

This promise is to all of God's people throughout the ages. For His people are citizens of God's kingdom. We are only passing through here, in this world as light and salt but not of this world.

The people of God are treated as exiles by the world, but they remain the elect of God. Those chosen by God in Christ. Who are kept by Him unto they arrive home to dwell with the Lord forever. There is tension between the citizens of heaven and the spirit of the age. The Lord preserves His elect through the strife.

Be encouraged, dear one you belong to God. There will be moments of loneliness in this life. However, you are a part of the family of God. Take comfort in knowing that the Lord loves you with unceasing kindness.

In Christ Alone,

Pastor Wight