God’s Eyes On Those Doing Right
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, You Will Hear our prayers:
Finally… Be Like-minded, be
sympathetic, love one another,
be compassionate and humble.
Do not repay evil with evil or
insult with insult. On the contrary,
repay evil with blessing, because
to this you were called so that you
may inherit a blessing (1Pet3:8-9)
For the eyes of the Lord Watch
over those who do right and His
ears are attentive to their prayers,
but the face of the Lord is against those who do evil (v12).
Sanctify the Lord God in your hearts
and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks
you a reason for the hope
that is in you (v15). Amen.
Lord, You promise blessing for those who treat others well. Give me sympathy, love, humility and a tender heart towards others. Help us to be like-minded in majoring on the truly important things & not quibble over the rest. Help us to be empathetic and realise we’re all work in progress & be patient with one another. Amen
Lord, thank you that You see my heart and hear my prayers. Grateful that when You see me, You see the righteousness of Jesus in me and not the sinner I was before I received Him into my life. Thank You that You not only hear my prayers, but You also see my need and will answer the cries of my heart. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Lord, we may not understand why those who do the right thing find themselves in difficult times. Nevertheless we thank You for the promise that your eyes watch over those who do right. Though we may not always understand how this promise works itself out, we can have confidence that You want to hear from us. And that we know You God will work it for our good in the long run. Amen