Live as People of the Lord
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’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 (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. Thanks for making us Your Special 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, You are good and holy and
we pray our lives will honour You.
And I pray that You will enable me
have godly character so that my life
will be a Shining Example of You.
Lord, live in me and live through me
so that those who disagree or even
dislike me will be drawn to You and
to the saving knowledge of U. Amen
Lord, it is a phenomenal truth
that I am truely Free In Christ.
And I confess not always living it out.
Instead of joyful delight in Your
refreshing salvation, sometimes
I do feel like I am barely making it.
Nevertheless, I claim Your promise
that I am free. Help me live beyond
what I want to what You desire.
In Jesus’ precious name, Amen.