An Imperishable Inheritance

In his book, Finally Alive, John Piper talks about the apostle Peter's emphasis on the living hope that we have. "I think Peter is emphasizing this because the overarching context of his letter is suffering. Don't be daunted by your suffering. Even if they take your physical life, they cannot take the life you have by the new birth. That is imperishable."

I think pondering these truths help me to grapple with the daily decision to be satisfied in Christ alone. What do I mean by that? Well, it is easy to get so caught up in this life as if it is all there is. Sometimes I face the challenges of my day without an eye to eternity, and without relishing the hope that should carry me through any struggle. We are just passing through this life, though it is all we know now. Certainly we have a lot to do here, and there are very real struggles that have to be faced with wisdom, but there is a far greater reality that we wait for. Christ has purchased for me an imperishable inheritance, and I pray that He will cause that to impact my attitude, moment by moment, with hope and joy!