December 21

1 Peter 1-5
I make and sell pens.  One of the most common excuses I hear for not buying one is that they lose pens all the time.  My response to that is that if you have spent this kind of money on a pen, you are more likely to take care of it, and less likely to lose it.  The same can be said of our salvation.  It was bought at such a price that we are more likely to take care of it.  However, make no mistake, whether you are talking about something as inconsequential as my pens or eternal salvation, if we are careless, either can be lost.  With this in mind, we are reminded in our reading to, “Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.”  Satan is always looking for a way to rob us of the precious salvation the Lord purchased with His own blood.  This salvation is not fragile.  It is not easily lost.  But, it comes with a certain amount of responsibility.  This entire letter speaks to that responsibility.  We would do well to read and follow the instructions contained therein.