You’re Richer Than You Feel

There’s a moment in every believer’s life—maybe many moments—when faith doesn’t feel quite as strong or significant as it should. We nod along when Scripture says we’re blessed, chosen, forgiven, filled. But if we’re honest, our day-to-day experience often sounds more like: tired, distracted, doubtful, stuck.

So what gives?

That tension is not new. And it’s not a sign of failure—it’s a symptom of forgetfulness. And at the very beginning of his final letter, the apostle Peter tackles it head-on.

He opens with a staggering statement. Writing to ordinary Christians, he says:

“To those who have obtained a faith as precious as ours…” (2 Peter 1:1)

Let that sink in. Peter—the rock, the miracle-walker, the Pentecost preacher—is saying: You and I share the same kind of faith. Not a knock-off. Not a second-tier version. The same standing. The same Savior. The same access to grace and peace.

“Your faith is as precious as Peter’s. As Paul’s. As every Christian who’s ever walked this road with Jesus. Yours… is the real thing.”

What Makes Faith “Precious”?

The Greek word Peter uses is isotimos—equal in honor, dignity, and value. It’s a word that upends any spiritual caste system we’ve secretly constructed. Because we’re tempted to think some Christians are just built different. That some people are spiritual insiders, while we’re just hoping to stay afloat.

But Peter says the foundation of your faith is not your performance—it’s Christ’s righteousness.

“Through the righteousness of our God and Savior Jesus Christ.”

That’s why faith is so precious: because it came at an unthinkable cost.

It wasn’t purchased with silver or gold, but with blood (1 Peter 1:18–19). It wasn’t earned, but received. Hand-crafted by grace, given through Christ. It’s not mass-produced. It’s personal.

“You’re not on a trial period. You’re not waiting for an upgrade. This isn’t a flimsy, patchwork religion you’re trying to hold together. This is the faith—equally precious, eternally secure, completely sufficient—because it came through Jesus.”

Why Don’t We Always Feel That Rich?

Even with all this spiritual wealth in our account, most of us still feel bankrupt. Why?

Peter knows. That’s why his very next words aren’t a command—they’re a prayer.

“Grace and peace be yours in abundance…” (2 Peter 1:2)

Not just enough. Multiplied.

He’s not hoping you’ll get a trickle of grace. He’s asking God to flood your life with it.And the pipeline? “Through the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord.”

This isn’t head knowledge. It’s epignōsis—deep, relational, growing familiarity. The kind that comes not from studying Jesus, but from walking with Him.

“Grace and peace don’t grow as you get better at being impressive. They grow as you get closer to Him.”

If you’ve felt spiritually dry, maybe the problem isn’t your theology. Maybe it’s your distance.

You Keep Forgetting

Let’s admit it: we’re forgetful people. And we live in a world designed to keep us that way.

Algorithms don’t remind you who you are in Christ. They remind you what you lack. What you missed. What someone else has. The world isn’t neutral—it’s discipling you. Into envy. Into anxiety. Into discontent.

That’s why Peter doesn’t just affirm your faith—he reminds you of it. Over and over.

“So I will always remind you of these things, even though you know them…” (v. 12)

Because even the strongest believers forget. Even Peter did.

Forgetfulness isn’t a failure—it’s a vulnerability. And the only cure… is reminding.

“You don’t need a new truth. You need a fresh reminder.”

This is why we gather weekly. Why we open Scripture daily. Why the church has been rehearsing the same Gospel for 2000 years. Not because we never knew it—but because we’re prone to forget.

And that’s not a knock on your maturity. It’s how God designed us.

You're Invited to Rest

But remembering—even deeply and clearly—isn’t the end. You can know the truth and still live like it’s not enough.

That’s why Peter doesn’t just call us to remember. He invites us to rest.

Not in your track record. Not in your feelings. Not in your progress.

But in Him.

“Jesus didn’t just rescue you. He upholds you. He covers you. He brought you in—and He’s not letting you go.”

This rest isn’t passive. It’s active trust.

Think of Jesus’ words:

“Come to me, all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest… for your souls.” (Matthew 11:28–29)

This is not a “day off” kind of rest. It’s a new way to live. A Sabbath of the soul.

The work of salvation is finished. Your striving can stop.

But we still try to rest in other things. Approval. Performance. Control.

“We rest in scrolling. In success. In comparison. But Peter is showing us: there’s no peace in pretending. There’s only peace in belonging.”

So stop living like you’re disqualified.

Stop assuming grace is for other people.

Rest in what’s already yours.

The Gift That’s Offered

If this faith is so precious—how do you get it?

Not by earning. But by receiving.

This is a message for every heart. For the seasoned saint and the searching skeptic.

Whether you’ve walked with Jesus for decades—or today is your first real step—this gift is for you.

Not because you proved you were good enough.

But because He finished it.

“You’ve been given the riches of God’s grace and peace… but you’re living like it’s all locked away. Like maybe the password’s for someone else. But Peter says: it’s yours. It’s already in your account.”

So What Now?

If you’ve received this gift—treasure it. Rest in it. Draw near.

If you haven’t—accept it.

Because there’s nothing more valuable, more lasting, more life-giving… than a faith as precious as ours.