God Is Faithful, Let’s Live For Him
Peter writes to scattered Jewish
Christians who are undergoing
intense persecution for their faith.
God has begotten us again unto a
living hope. So don’t be surprised
when suffering comes your way;
prepare & respond to it correctly.
Purpose to do what is right and
imitate Christ in submissive spirit.
And God will richly reward you
when the trials of life are over.
Lord, we will reflect Your Grace:
Most of all, continue to show deep
love for each other; for Love Covers
a multitude of sins (1 Peter 4:8).
Be hospitable to one another
without grumbling. As each has
received a gift, minister it to one
another as Good Stewards of the
manifold grace of God (v9-10).
If anyone speaks, they should do it
as one who speaks the Very Words
of God so that God may be praised.
If you are reproached for the name
of Christ, blessed are you, for the
Spirit of glory… rests upon you…
Therefore let those who suffer
according to the will of God commit
their souls to Him in doing good,
as to a faithful Creator (v11-14,19).
Lord, I confess a lack of love & need for Your unfailing love toward some. Help me to yield to Your Spirit and experience dear intimacy with You and Your love for me. May Your love Lord so fill me that others may feel splashes from the overflow. And in those relationships that are toughest, grant me Your Love which covers a multitude of sins. Amen.
Lord, sometimes we neglect relationships & erect boundaries due to distrust and bitterness. We also confess of commitment phobia and sins of the flesh that block us from Christlike love. Grateful for the spiritual gifts that the Holy Spirit has given to us. Help us to use them well to serve one another. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Lord, let me declare Your Words, and let me recognise them in others. We often ask You to speak to us, and it only make sense that You will use people to do so. Help me to hear Your words in season for me. And help me Lord speak forth Your thoughts for Your people graciously. In Jesus’ precious name, Amen.