1 Peter 1:13-21

Summary: Peter concludes his opening statement: since we are indeed God's people, chosen by Him and sacrificed by Him for us, we should reflect that sober sacrifice in our daily lives. Peter then goes back to clarify the sacrifice part, comparing it to a ransom, but paid in Christ's blood. 

Response: Listen, I'm a member of the Church of the Nazarene. I'm used to calls to temperance. And I actually don't drink (there's reasons, it's fine if you do). But what I hear in this passage speaking to me is, "don't treat this sacrifice flippantly. Look at all He did for you." Lord, help me to not just know Your story, but to feel and appreciate Your sacrifice. May it continue to change the way I live my life.