Hope Begins With Jesus

Peter was a Jew and the Jews had lived by the law, given by God, for 15 centuries and now it was changing. The law created a mental map for how Peter and every Jew was to live. God was taking them Off the Map to help them understand that God’s Purpose has Priority.

Life presents a challenge when what we encounter does not line up with our mental map. When we are Off the Map, the question becomes, Who’s in Charge? In our discomfort with the unknown, we often default to what we know. Off the Map moments are more about who you know.

We need some discomfort because it creates an opportunity for growth. In God’s sovereignty, He will take us Off the Map because God is teaching us about Himself and helping us to become more like Jesus.