The Pilgrims

Welcome to the Days of Praise podcast, a daily devotional by the Institute for Creation Research. The Pilgrims. Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to the strangers scattered through Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithyn. 1 Peter 1.1. These strangers to whom Peter wrote his two epistles were actually pilgrims.

He used the same Greek word in 1 Peter 2.11. Dearly beloved, I beseech you as strangers and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts. The word means a resident foreigner, and its only other New Testament usage is in Hebrews 11.13, speaking of the ancient patriarchs who confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth. We give honor today to the American pilgrims, as they called themselves, who left their homelands to better serve God in a foreign land. The pilgrims to whom Peter was writing likewise had been scattered abroad for their faith.

For that matter, every born-again believer in the Lord Jesus Christ is really just a pilgrim here on earth, ambassadors for Christ in a foreign land. For our conversation is in heaven, that is, we are citizens of heaven, and are here only for a time to serve our Lord until he calls us home. And while we are here, we may endure many trials and sorrows just as did those Massachusetts pilgrims. but he nevertheless supplies our needs, just as he did for them. and we ought to abound in thanksgiving as they did.

Thus Christians all over the world have cause for thanksgiving every day. Since we are enriched in everything through our Saviour, this causeth through us thanksgiving to God, and we should be abounding therein. with Thanksgiving. Colossians two seven. If you've enjoyed today's devotional, be sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts.

And please rate and review so more listeners can find us. To support ICR's ministry, visit icr.org/slash donate. Your gift of any amount helps us to reach others with biblical truth and encouragement. Thanks for listening. We hope you'll start each day with days of praise.