Life is hard. The wind blows. The boat rocks. Suffering, trials, and persecution; they are all aspects of the Christian life. They can range from a subtle rocking on unsettled seas to a full-blown tsunami threatening to devastate us. Peter knows a little something about stormy seas and a whole lot about the only sure anchor for our windblown boats. Living much of his life fishing on the Sea of Galilee, Jesus called Peter from his boat to a life lived serving God and His people. Peter speaks from first-hand experience. He speaks to us with tenderness, compassion, and hope about a life lived in God defined by victory, not defeat; that life is not without hardship but spurred on by a heavenly inheritance. You are a chosen generation. A royal priesthood. A holy nation. His own special people.God hand-picked you. He loves you and will use these trials to strengthen your faith in Him. A life lived for God will not leave us drowning in the storms of life. As we pursue a deeper walk with the Lord, a life lived for Him will leave us perfected, established, strengthened, and settled (1 Peter 5:10). Jesus carries you through the storm. In Him, you are kept by the power of God through faith for salvation.No matter what storm you are facing today, Christ will meet you in that storm and gently carry you to His safe shores. Join us in this ten-week verse-by-verse study of 1 Peter. Peter will show you how precious you are to Christ and how precious your proven faith is in the midst of suffering. He will remind you that all you face in this stormy life is for God's purposes for your life and His glory. Our hope is in Him both for today, tomorrow, and eternity. Let Jesus steady your boat, reminding you of His steadfast love and your heavenly inheritance.