Remember Who We Are #23

One of the phrases often used to describe followers of Christ is born again. Today we look at a use of that term not by John or Paul, but in I Peter 1:

 22 Having purified your souls by your obedience to the truth for a sincere brotherly love, love one another earnestly from a pure heart, 23 since you have been born again, not of perishable seed but of imperishable, through the living and abiding word of God; 

As Peter challenged his readers to endure persecution and pursue purity despite their pressure put upon them, he reminded them that they were born again.  Being born again happens when we hear the word of truth from God and respond in trust and obedience - that when God says we are sinners who need to put our faith in Christ as Savior, we repent and believe in Him and what He did for us. The same word continues to change our lives as it is implanted into our hearts and minds. One of the biggest pieces of evidence of being born again, whether it be in the writings of Peter, Paul or John, is to sincerely love our fellow believers, doing for them what is best no matter what it costs us.  It is like a fruitful tree growing out from us for all to see.   Have you been born again? Let others see it today.