Living Hope
Deutsch English 1. Living Hope 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. 1 Peter 1:3-4 (ESV) Peter begins his letter with praise. Just as Peter starts his letter with praise, so we should begin the day; then doubtful thoughts would have no room and the worries of everyday life would be pushed back. It is not that the Lord takes away all our worries, but through praise we gain the strength to master life. When a person responds to the Good News, a miracle of mercy happens. He is born again into a living hope. According to the Bible, hope is more than wishful thinking – it is comforting certainty, a living hope that comes from the reality of God! In Hebrew or Greek, words used for hope includ...