Tuesday, November 22, 2016

I Peter 5  Peter has given us some specific instructions on how we are to live according to God's purposes as we set apart Christ as Master in our hearts:
Be holy
Proclaim God's excellencies
Do what is right
Patiently endure suffering
Bring harmony
Be sympathetic
Be brotherly ( or sisterly)
Be kindhearted
Be humble
Bless and don't curse
Defend our hope with gentleness and respect
Keep our consciences clear
Use sound judgement
Be spiritually sober
Live in the spirit according to God's will
Pray

In this final chapter he addresses those in leadership, the shepherds, to be the example for the flock. Willingly and eagerly living according to God's will.

Then, Peter addresses everyone to "clothe yourselves with humility toward one another. " 
"Humble yourselves, therefore under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you at the proper time, casting all your anxiety upon Him, for He cares for you. " ( 5:6-7)

Peter also warns us once again to resist satan, "firm in your faith".  For, "after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself perfect, confirm, strengthen and establish you. " (v10)

Father in heaven, You are the God of all grace, and we praise You.  Thank You for calling us, for choosing us, and for the living hope that You have given to us.  Eternal glory... our inheritance in Christ Jesus... lays before us.  You have redeemed us, forgiven us, brought us into the covenant of grace through the blood of Jesus who is our Lord and Master. Perfect us in holiness, Lord, as we submit to Your will and purposes for each of us. Thank You for this Word, this true grace of God. Be glorified Lord Jesus, as we Your servants live in obedience and humility before You. We pray for Your will to be done in us as You have spoken.  amen.

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