“Now we live with great expectation, and we have a priceless inheritance—an inheritance that is kept in heaven for you, pure and undefiled, beyond the reach of change and decay.” 1 Peter 1:3-4 (NLT)
It’s easy to look around the world and not see any reason for hope. But God’s Word is clear: You have real reasons to hope. The first chapter of 1 Peter gives five of those reasons.
God chose you before you chose him.
God always treats you with grace and mercy.
God has secured your future. No matter what happens for the rest of my life, if I have a relationship with Jesus Christ, God guarantees my future. I will never be able to lose my salvation.
The Bible says, “Now we live with great expectation, and we have a priceless inheritance—an inheritance that is kept in heaven for you, pure and undefiled, beyond the reach of change and decay” (1 Peter 1:3-4 NLT).
An inheritance is what I'm given because I belong to a family. Usually, it’s given at someone’s death. It’s like a birthright.
Peter gives five words and phrases to describe my inheritance in heaven:
Priceless: Its value is so great that I can’t even measure it.
Kept: I need a reservation to get into heaven, and I can only make that reservation through Jesus. Once I put in my reservation, it can never be canceled.
Pure: It isn’t fake. It’s the real deal.
Undefiled: It can’t be corrupted. I can’t lose it—ever.
Beyond the reach of change and decay: It won’t wither, die, or lose its value.
God has already written the final chapter of my life. I've got a reservation that I cannot lose! I can believe that, trust that, and put my hope in it.
In summary:
This passage reminds me that even when the world offers little reason for hope, God’s Word gives me unshakable confidence because my future is secure in Him. Scripture teaches that God chose us, treats us with grace and mercy, and guarantees our salvation through a relationship with Jesus Christ. As members of God’s family, we are promised a priceless inheritance in heaven—one that is pure, undefiled, protected, and beyond the reach of change or decay. This inheritance cannot be lost, corrupted, or canceled, because God Himself has secured it. Knowing that God has already written the final chapter of my life allows us to live with great expectation, trusting Him fully and anchoring my hope in what is eternally certain.
Bottom Line:
No matter what happens in this life, my hope is secure because God has guaranteed my future through Christ, giving me an unchanging, eternal inheritance that cannot be lost, corrupted, or taken away.
Next Steps:
Anchor my message in hope and make it visible through consistent, practical teaching. This means: I need to name my core message clearly: “My future is secure in Christ, so I can live boldly today.” Create one simple, repeatable rhythm (weekly post, short devotional, or coaching prompt) that helps people connect eternal security with everyday decisions. Share hope with authority, not apology—not as theory, but as something I personally live from and depend on. Invite response, not just reflection: ask one question or give one small action step that helps others place their confidence in God’s promises. I need to consistently steward my voice so people learn to associate me as steady and grounded hope in an uncertain world.
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