A Word of Encouragement

Following Jesus was never promised to be easy—but it was promised to be worth it. As we continue walking through 1 Peter, this episode is a word of encouragement for anyone navigating pressure, opposition, uncertainty, or weariness. Peter reminds believers scattered in hostile territory that hardship does not mean God has abandoned you, and resistance does not mean you’re on the wrong road. Stand firm. Keep your heart anchored. Don’t allow what’s happening around you to change what God is d...