Reflecting on the gifts of God, Peter was fired up about Jesus, the living hope of the resurrection, a lasting inheritance, and God's glory. He realized that God allows trials to come into our lives to reveal his glory, and that our faith is like gold refined by fire. Peter's story and the stories of Old Testament saints demonstrate the longing for and promise of the gospel, which was fulfilled in Jesus Christ. We are called to share the gospel and be fired up about Jesus, reflecting on his grace, gifts, and glory in our lives.
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