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For I know the plans I have for you,declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jer 29:11 |
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Dear
Friend,
If you do not already have a habit of gathering daily manna the first thing in the morning (we can look at the example given to us in Exodus 16 and find the pattern for collecting daily manna), make it a habit. Establish your life and your schedule to allow you the necessary time to do your daily collection first thing every morning to give you the strength to make it through the day. And remember that today’s manna will not be sufficient for tomorrow; tomorrow’s manna must be collected tomorrow morning. Saturday, July 22, 2017
Today's Passage : Today's Passage: Subject:Summary of 1 Peter Bible Verse:1 Peter 1:1, 13-15, 2:4-5, 3:13-15, 4:1, 5:6-11 (ESV) "1:1 To those who are elect exiles . . . . 1:13-15 Therefore, preparing your minds for action, and being sober-minded, set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. As obedient children, do not be conformed to the passions of your former ignorance, but as he who called you is holy, you also be holy in all your conduct. 2:4-5 As you come to him, a living stone rejected by men but in the sight of God chosen and precious, you yourselves like living stones are being built up as a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood. 3:13-15 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, but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect. 4:1 Since therefore Christ suffered in the flesh, arm yourselves with the same way of thinking, for whoever has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin. 5:6-11 Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you. . . . And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you. To him be the dominion forever and ever. Amen." Message:
1 Peter was addressed from Peter, the first bishop in Rome, to Christians who had been exiled and scattered throughout Turkey. The purpose was to bolster their spirits and their faith, and to teach them about how to serve Christ best under persecution.
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e begins by orienting them to their faith, reminding them to set their minds on their grace rather than being sucked back into the worldly orientation of their former lives. He reminds them how important this is, because they have a purpose, a mission. Just as Christ told Peter that he was the “stone upon which I will build my church,” Peter tell them that they are living stones in Christ’s church on earth.
He then teaches them how to serve Christ under persecution. As Christ suffered derision and ultimately death in His life, and yet remained gentle, they should consider that their suffering is not the product of wrongdoing, but a painful period that will make them blessed by God. But to best show Christ’s glory to nonbelievers, they should not be nasty or hostile to the society even though it scorns them.
Rather, they are to be respectful and humble to all those in authority, subjecting themselves both to the leaders inside the Christian community and in the hostile society where they live. (And within the church, leaders should be humble towards those they lead, serving them rather than dominating them.)
Finally, he urges them to turn their great anxieties over to God and not to worry, for their Christian conduct will be the source of the greatest reward imaginable. God is ultimately in charge, and they do not need to worry as long as they stay strong in their faith.
Meditation : Prayer : Now to Him who has given me grace in accordance with His gospel, in keeping with the revelation of the mystery hidden for many ages past, but now revealed and made known by the command of the eternal God, so that all mankind might find the obedience that comes from faith; to the only God, the God of wisdom and truth, be glory forever through His only son, Jesus Christ.. Amen |
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