The Apostle Peter calls us pilgrims because we are just passing through this earth and our eternal home is to be with the Lord forever and ever.
He also calls us the elect because God has chosen us and He has revealed the full knowledge of His Son, Jesus Christ to us as the elect pilgrims.
We are very privileged to know the grace and the suffering of Jesus but it has not been revealed to the prophets and the angels even they were so eager to find out.
As we are privileged to know Christ, we must endure trials of life with great rejoicing even though we do not see Him, yet, believe because we will receive the end of our faith – the salvation of our soul.
~ Rev Marcus Tan