Brother Chris closes out chapter 2 with this exhortation by Peter, who reminds us that we, as true believers, have been called, and apart of that calling includes suffering, for CHRIST suffered in every way possible- physically and spiritually. HE, who knew no sin, became sin that we might become the righteousness of CHRIST. And through it all HE did this without reviling, threatening, angered, for all was planned before the foundations of the world to save HIS people from their sin. So because HE suffered, we will suffer to, for the world hates JESUS and so will seek to discredit us for such love and devotion to our LORD. But temptations are all around and ever calling us so we are prone to wander. But HE will never leave or forsake us, and because of this promise, we will always return to our GREAT SHEPHERD. |
