Key Scripture:
“Dear friends, I urge you, as foreigners and exiles, to abstain from sinful desires, which wage war against your soul.” – 1 Peter 2:11 (NIV)
Reflection:
Peter describes believers as foreigners and exiles in this world. This means you will often feel out of place if you are walking with Jesus. The values of God’s kingdom will not always fit comfortably with the priorities of the culture around you.
Recognizing yourself as a pilgrim changes how you hold the things of this world. You can appreciate blessings without gripping them as if they were ultimate. You can endure hardship with the awareness that your story extends far beyond this short earthly life.
Pilgrims travel light and stay focused on their destination. In the same way, you are invited to live with a long view, making decisions in light of eternity rather than temporary convenience. As you do, your life will quietly testify that your hope and home are in God.
Prayer:
Lord, remind me that I am a pilgrim and that my true citizenship is in heaven. Help me to live today in a way that reflects my ultimate home with You. Amen.
Today’s Action Step:
Consider one area where you may be clinging too tightly to something temporary. Ask God to help you loosen your grip and realign your focus with eternal things.
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