One of the first thing we need to seek out in dire circumstances is hope. And Peter points us to this hope to calm our hearts and give us reassurance. “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead…” 1 Peter 1:3 We know that God is faithful and just. Vs. 7… “so that the tested genuineness of your faith … may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.” * Deborah asks if it’s OK to sit on her balcony.