Hollywood has captivated audiences with various portrayals of apocalyptic catastrophe and life after disaster. One thing is common in most renditions—people imagine that disastrous end times would bring out the worst in people. Well, we are living in the end times. And they certainly don’t appear as dramatic as is typically displayed, but it’s true. First Peter 1:7 reads, “The end of all things is at hand…”
In light of that truth, Peter teaches us to live a certain way. However, the principles he presents are quite different than one might expect. Peter exhorts us to be self-controlled, sober-minded, and loving and hospitable towards others. He ends his instructions with this command, “As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another…” As we prepare for eternity, what is the best use of our precious and limited time? To serve others. Use the gifts God has blessed you with to be a blessing to others.