Holy Pilgrims

The apostle Peter's viewpoint in his first epistle is that we, the children of God's grace, are pilgrims and strangers on this earth. This is so because of God's decree of election. He has chosen us to be those whose home is not here on earth, but in heaven. We do not belong here below, nor do we long to stay here on earth. We live in hope. We are hopeful pilgrims who are eager for the blessedness of heaven. The hope that characterizes us as pilgrims must come to expression in our lives. This...