1 Peter 1 is packed with so much information. This chapter touches so many different topics that are so often discussed in the Christian world. It touches topics on suffering, heaven, grace, God’s judgment, faith, and God’s power. All of these topics are immense. The part of this chapter that was the most encouraging to me was verses 3 to 9. These verses talk about our suffering, our faith, and our salvation. They remind us that though life here on earth may be difficult and often times beyond our own understanding, God has given us an inheritance that will not perish, spoil, or fade. This encouragement can be a powerful reminder of the God we know, love, and are devoted to. He is mighty and bigger than our problems. He has prepared a place for us and though times are hard our faith stands firm and because of this we will receive the end result of our faith, which is salvation. For me this is a comforting thing. It reminds me that I am not alone in my sin and struggle. There are others who have gone before me and struggled the same way as me. It also encourages me because it reminds me that God is near and to be honest that is all we need. All we need is God.