Be Good & Watchful Stewards
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:
The end of all things is at hand;
therefore be serious and watchful
in your prayers. Most of all,
continue to show deep love
for each other; for Love Covers
a multitude of sins (1 Peter 4:7-8).
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 in all things God
may be praised (1 Pet 4:11) Amen.
Lord, I confess short of love & need for Your unfailing love toward some. Help me to yield to Your Spirit and experience deeer intimacy with You and Your love for me. Then may Your love 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 me. Help me 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.