1 Peter 1:5
who by God's power are being guarded through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.
Tag: Believers Are Kept Safe By God’s Power By Faith
The “who” in the above verse are believers. The verse is taken from the encouragement Peter is giving all believers, in light of their trials and tribulations. Peter wants each believer to know, that despite their struggles, they are being kept and will be kept by the God who saved them, right to the end. But, they are not to “earn” this protection on their own, but rather, simply put their complete faith and trust in the work of Christ. Believers are “being guarded” by “God’s power.” We have a “shield” around us that protects us, much like Abraham in his day:
Genesis 15:1
After these things the word of the Lord came to Abram in a vision: “Fear not, Abram, I am your shield; your reward shall be very great.”
God is out “shield.” Peter wants the believers, living in tribulation, in his day, to realize that their faith saved them for eternity, but will also protect them and enable them to live through trials victoriously. He does not promise to remove the trials, but rather reminds them that an all knowing, all powerful, all loving God is their shield. By faith they are to trust God completely. Note a similar reference by the Apostle Paul:
Ephesians 6:16
In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one;
When the “evil one” sends the fiery darts of worry, disbelief, confusion and/or doubt, believers are to continue to believe that God loves them and God will never allow anything to happen to them that God does not know, or does not have the power to protect them. Our faith in God’s promises and the fidelity of His Character will empower us to live with joy and love in light of the most difficult circumstances. It is GOD’S POWER, through OUR FAITH, that keeps us in the midst of trials and tribulations.
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