“Chosen according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, by the sanctifying work of the Spirit, to obey Jesus Christ and be sprinkled with His blood.” (v.2)
In the opening verses of Peter’s first letter, the apostle referred to the role of the Father, the Holy Spirit, and the Son in saving us (v.2). Our salvation began with the Father’s loving plan, made possible by Jesus’ atoning death on the cross (to provide forgiveness and cleansing), and was completed by the Holy Spirit’s transforming work in us. While the trinity may be a confounding concept, it can be clearly seen here at work in the salvation of those mentioned by Peter in verse 1, and our lives today as well.
The more clearly we see and appreciate the unique role each Person of the Godhead has in our salvation, the more intimate will be our daily walk with Him. Where would we be without God's call on our life? Lost, stumbling around in a dark world. Where would we be without the cleansing blood of Jesus for our sin? Dead in our trespasses with no hope of eternity. Where would we be with His Spirit to guide our steps? Doing what seems right in our own eyes with no light of truth in us.
Thank you Father in Heaven, for sending Your Son as a sacrificial substitute for our sin, who sits at Your right hand to make intercession for us. And for not leaving us alone without a comforter, but gave us Your Holy Spirit, who guides us into all truth. Amen.
The Truth: “God, from the beginning chose you for salvation through sanctification by the Spirit and the belief in the truth (His Son).” (2 Thessalonians 2:13)
