For some of us it is difficult to imagine what it would be like to be homeless. Few wish to be in that place of constant cold, hunger and need for shelter. They did not say as a child, “I want to be homeless when I grow up.” Life experiences brought them to that place of overwhelming need.
Can you imagine the kind of joy they would experience if someone gave them a job, a home and money to buy what they need? Can you imagine going from nothing to a place of safety and plenty?
That is exactly what God has done for us. He has taken us out of darkness of hopelessness and brought us into his wonderful kingdom of light. We who did not belong now belong. We who were once of no significance now are related to the ruler of the Universe.
The honor we have received is worth every sacrifice he calls us to experience (1 Peter 2:9-10).
