Shepherd of Your Souls (Dec 28)
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 Your 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 and Glorify God.
Live as Free People, but do not
use your freedom as a cover-up for
evil; live as God’s servants (v12,16).
(For) we having died to sins,
might live for righteousness…
For you were like sheep going
astray, but have now returned
to the Shepherd and Overseer
of your souls (1 Peter 2:24-25).
Lord, Thank You for bringing us
out of darkness into Your wonderful
light because of Your great mercy.
Thanks for making us Your Special
People, Your very own possession.
Help us to continually yield to You
Lord so that the life and character
of Christ Jesus will be formed in us.
Then others may see Your goodness
and will be drawn to You. Amen.
Lord, You are good and holy and
we pray our lives will honour You.
We pray You will enable us have
godly character so that our lives
will be a Shining Example of You.
Lord, live in us and live through us
so that those who disagree or even
dislike us will be drawn to You & to
the saving knowledge of You.Amen
Lord, Thanks for the phenomenal
truth that we’re truely Free In Christ.
We confess not always living it out;
instead of joyful delight in Your
refreshing salvation, sometimes
we feel like just barely making it.
We claim that we are free in Christ.
Help us live in line with Your desire;
and help us live in righteousness;
for You’re the Shepherd of our souls.
In Jesus’ precious name, Amen.