“Now who is there to harm you if you are zealous for what is good? But even if you should suffer for righteousness' sake, you will be blessed. Have no fear of them, nor be troubled[.]” -1 Peter 3:13–14

Have a tender heart, be kind to another, be sympathetic, and love people. Go all out in your life in Christ. Full on, leaning into him and sharing his grace outward. This is Peter's message. This is our call, a call that we can jump to—not because we are obedient little followers, but because the source of our joy and the reason for our zealousness is just that good.

The Gospel of grace: that a bunch of prideful, unloving, selfish people would be claimed by Christ through his blood for a whole new script, for a real life of care and purpose and passion. No matter what people say, Jesus really is better than everything that might come our way. So now we can live doing good. Even if life gets nasty, we will be blessed; we will be cared for, loved by God, and headed home with him. This can get you through whatever it is in your way.

Have no fear, don't be troubled. Live unto Christ in your heart and in your works. How can this call and the reason for it change your day? Know that your blessing is promised, and the greatest gift has been given in Christ. Rejoice, lean in, and jump aboard the zealous-for-good train!