Day 15
1 Peter 1:1–2 (NIV)
Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ,
To God’s elect, exiles scattered throughout the provinces of Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia and Bithynia, who have been chosen according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through the sanctifying work of the Spirit, to be obedient to Jesus Christ and sprinkled with his blood:
Grace and peace be yours in abundance.
To God’s elect, exiles scattered throughout the provinces of Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia and Bithynia, who have been chosen according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through the sanctifying work of the Spirit, to be obedient to Jesus Christ and sprinkled with his blood:
Grace and peace be yours in abundance.
Peter addresses his letter to people who are scattered and unsettled. “Exiles” living far from home, spread across unfamiliar regions. These are not believers enjoying stability or cultural influence. They are navigating displacement, uncertainty, and the quiet wear of not quite belonging. And it is to them that Peter speaks words of abundance.
Before any instruction, before any exhortation, Peter reminds them who they are. They are chosen, known, and held within the loving intention of God. Their lives are shaped by the Father’s foreknowledge, the Spirit’s sanctifying work, and the faithfulness of Jesus Christ. Even in exile, they are not forgotten. Even in dispersion, they are not overlooked.
Then comes the blessing: “Grace and peace be yours in abundance.”
This abundance does not remove their exile. It does not promise ease or resolution. Instead, it promises presence. Grace—the unearned kindness of God. Peace—the deep assurance of being held. Both are offered generously, even in exile. God does not ration what weary hearts
most need.
Peter’s words remind us that abundance is not the absence of struggle. It is the presence of God’s sustaining gifts in the midst of it. Grace and peace are given as provisions for the journey, not as rewards for faithfulness. They are meant to steady exiles, calm anxious hearts, and remind scattered people that they still belong.
This greeting invites us to receive abundance where we often least expect it. Even when life feels unsettled, God’s generosity remains constant.
Before any instruction, before any exhortation, Peter reminds them who they are. They are chosen, known, and held within the loving intention of God. Their lives are shaped by the Father’s foreknowledge, the Spirit’s sanctifying work, and the faithfulness of Jesus Christ. Even in exile, they are not forgotten. Even in dispersion, they are not overlooked.
Then comes the blessing: “Grace and peace be yours in abundance.”
This abundance does not remove their exile. It does not promise ease or resolution. Instead, it promises presence. Grace—the unearned kindness of God. Peace—the deep assurance of being held. Both are offered generously, even in exile. God does not ration what weary hearts
most need.
Peter’s words remind us that abundance is not the absence of struggle. It is the presence of God’s sustaining gifts in the midst of it. Grace and peace are given as provisions for the journey, not as rewards for faithfulness. They are meant to steady exiles, calm anxious hearts, and remind scattered people that they still belong.
This greeting invites us to receive abundance where we often least expect it. Even when life feels unsettled, God’s generosity remains constant.
Prayer Focus for today:
Ask God to let His abundant presence steady us in places where we feel scattered, weary, or far from home.
Ask God to let His abundant presence steady us in places where we feel scattered, weary, or far from home.
Posted in Month of Prayer 2026
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