Blessings from God

The book of 1 Peter has a lot of practical wisdom on how to honor God in the midst of adversity. Peter was writing during a time when it was neither easy nor popular to follow Jesus as Lord -- much like today. A lot of his letter centers around understanding our true identity in Christ, living godly lives, and understanding that suffering is an inevitable part of following Jesus. But before Peter is ready to start telling us what we need to do, he begins his letter by reminding us what God has already done. The opening chapter focuses a lot on the blessings we have in Christ, and how our obedience to Jesus is a grateful response to the gifts God has already given us.