God Sets Us 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… (And)
have obtained mercy (1Pet 2:9-10)
Abstain from fleshly lusts…
Live such good lives among
the pagans that…they may see
your good deeds & Glorify God
on the day he visits us (v11-12).
Live as Free People, but do not
use your freedom as a cover-up
for evil; live as God’s slaves.
Honor all people. Love the
brotherhood. Fear God (v16-17).
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.
Holy Lord, pray that You will help
me to abstain from freshly lusts;
and 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 pagans
will be drawn to You and to the
saving knowledge of You. Amen.
Father, I am truely Free In Christ;
and this is an amazing truth; but
I confess I don’t always live it out.
Instead of delight in Your salvation,
sometimes I feel dry and dismay.
Nevertheless, I claim Your promise
that I’m free; and help me Lord not
to live as I want but as You desire.
For I’m Free In Christ, Your special
people & Chosen Generation.Amen