Most of the letters written by the apostles repeat the words, “Grace to you and peace” (1 Peter 1:2). In Peter’s letter his prayer is that grace and peace be multiplied.
Grace is God’s unmerited favor which includes strength, wisdom, insight, righteousness and innumerable spiritual gifts. Peace is the calm in our spirits in the midst of troubles, storms, trials and temptations.
Paul wrote, “Where sin abounds grace does much more abound” (Romans 5:20). We need grace and peace multiplied to us as we daily face new challenges.
