In the first chapter of his first book, Peter cries out in the third verse, “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ!”  Why?  Because this is what HE has done:

According to his (God’s) great mercy

He has caused us to be born again TO a living hope THROUGH the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead

We are born again TO an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading

This inheritance is kept in heaven for us

By God’s power, we are being guarded through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.

Knowing that heaven awaits, we are to rejoice even though we are grieved at this time by various trials

The trials test the genuineness of our faith, that it may result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.

1 Peter 1.3-8