PASSIONATE PURSUIT...BEHIND ENEMY LINES

I PETER 1:1-5
PETER, AN APOSTLEOF JESUS CHRIST, TO THE STRANGERS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT PONTUS, GALATIA, CAPPADOCIA, ASIA, AND BITHYNIA,
ELECT ACCORDING TO THE FORE KNOWLEDGE OF GOD THE FATHER, THROUGH SANCTIFICATION OF THE SPIRIT, UNTO OBEDIENCE AND SPRINKLING OF THE BLOOD OF JESUS CHRIST;
GRACE UNTO YOU, AND PEACE, BE MULTIPLIED.
BLESSED BE THE GOD AND FATHER OF LORD JESUS CHRIST, CHICH ACCORDING TO HIS ABUNDANT MERCY HATH BEGOTTEN US AGAIN UNTO A LIVELY HOPE BY THE RESURRECTION OF JESUS CHRIST FROM THE DEAD,
TO AN INHERITANCE INCORRUPTIBLE, AND UNDEFILED, AND THAT FADETH NOT AWAY, RESERVED IN HEAVEN FOR YOU. WHO ARE KEPT BY THE POWER OF GOD THROUGH FAITH UNTO SALVATION READY TO BE REVEALED IN THE LAST TIME.
The Lord Jesus uses Peter to address the strangers hat have been scattered in the provinces of Asia Minor. There were five different places that the Holy Spirit expresses forbid the disciples at one time to go. These locations are beyond enemy lines. They were dangerous. The spiritual atmosphere was demonic to say the least. Now the doors had been open and the gift has made room for the gospel to be dispersed. The disciples are scattered in appointed places. The Lord is addressing his elect who have been sanctified. These are the people whom the Lord uses for such missions. Peter is a letter about suffering for the Lord Jesus. The joint-heirs for Christ according to the foreknowledge of God were there in obedience to the Lord but they were going through some things. His elect are those set aside for the ministry and he is taking the time to encourage them and impart in them the grace of God and the abundance of peace. Peter by the spirit of God gives a reminder to the elect that he is our lively hope. Sometimes when you’re under siege spiritually and going through circumstances and situations to build you on your most hole faith, you need encouragement from other saints who have been through and have overcome. The Lord reminds us that he has a finish line. He has prepared a place for us. The reward is in the finish. Do not take your eyes off the prize. He has empowered us through our faith which shall be revealed if we hold fast until the end. He has a inheritance that is incorruptible an undefiled. He is a good Shepperd, a good father. His reward that he has prepared is not corrupted or tainted. He is holy and has stored holy treasures, a goodly heritage for the believer. His blessing is pure and just in the sight of God. The Lord is reminding us to remember why we are contending. The race is not given to the swift, not battle to the strong, but those who endure to the end shall see God. You’re the elect, whom the Lord shortened the days for. Therefore, remember that to whom much is given, much is required. Not many are chosen to go into enemy territory. So, to those scattered abroad, know the Lord is with you. To the persecuted, stay the course. He will see you through these times. The darkest hour is just before day. He chose you. Therefore, be strong in the Lord and the power of his might. Be of good courage. 
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