I, even I, am the LORD; and beside me there is no saviour. — Isaiah 43:11

In 1 Peter 2, we are reminded that we are here to “declare the praises of him who called us out of darkness into his marvelous light.” We have seen and felt how God saves people. We are the ones who get his good things. We are the people who are waiting for him to save us in a powerful way. How can we keep our mouths shut? How can we stay angry, pessimistic, or down on ourselves? Our God is the one who made the tomb empty and turned Jesus’s dead body into our living and exalted Lord. He has the power to save. He comes to save us.

 

Thought

In 1 Peter 2, we are reminded that we are here to “declare the praises of him who called us out of darkness into his marvelous light.” We have seen and felt how God saves people. We are the ones who get his good things. We are the people who are waiting for him to save us in a powerful way. How can we keep our mouths shut? How can we stay angry, pessimistic, or down on ourselves? Our God is the one who made the tomb empty and turned Jesus’s dead body into our living and exalted Lord. He has the power to save. He comes to save us.

 

Prayer

God the Mighty, I admit that I am prone to falling into a routine and becoming numb to the excitement and joy of your salvation. Give me new eyes to see and a bold voice to proclaim your mighty works, glorious deeds, and fulfilled promises. Help me demonstrate and share your glory with those who do not know you as their God, Savior, and King. I am convinced that you are leading me to glory. In Jesus’s precious name I pray. Amen.