God Sets You Free In Christ
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.
Be sure you are doing what is right.
Imitate Christ in your submissive
spirit toward one another,
and God will richly reward you
when the trials of life are over.
Lord,we’ll live as Yr Special People:
But you are a chosen generation,
a royal priesthood, a holy nation,
His own Special People, that you
may proclaim the praises of Him
who called you out of darkness
into His marvellous light (1Pet 2:9)
Live such good lives among
the pagans that…they may see
your good deeds & Glorify God
on the day he visits us (v12).
Live as Free People, but do not
use your freedom as a cover-up
for evil; live as God’s slaves (v16)
Lord, thank you for bringing me
out of darkness into your wonderful
light because of your mercy.
Thank you for making us your
people, your very own possession.
Help me to continually yield to
You so that the life and character
of Christ will be formed in me.
Then others may see Yr goodness
and will be drawn to You. Amen.
Lord, I pray that You will enable
me to have a godly character
so that my life will be a Shining
Example of You. Live in me and
live through me so that others,
even the accusers and trouble
makers will be drawn to You and
to the saving knowledge of You.
In Jesus’ precious name, Amen.
Lord, I am truely Free In Christ;
and this is a phenomenal truth.
But I confess that I do not always
live it out. Instead of joyful delight
in Your refreshing salvation, I do
sometimes feel like I am barely
making it. Nevertheless, I claim
Your promise that I am free; and
help me Lord not to live as I want
but as U desire. In His name, Amen