He is our strong redeemer. There is none like Him. We are His. He is our resting place. He fights for us. He forgives our sins. He is powerful. He is victorious. He suffered but defeated death. He is love.
I pray that we won’t let the shepherds of this world lead us astray because doing so will always lead to death, but realize that god is in control. He is on our side. He will come at unexpected times & win! Judgement begins now with us. What will it look like for those who do not follow the living god?
The power of love is so great and something I underestimate too much! “Above all love each other deeply because love covers over a multitude of sins.” Love has power to cover sin. To heal broken and suffering parts of ourselves and others. I ask God that I can love more like he loves, with less conditions and more grace and mercy.
34Their Redeemer is strong; the Lord of hosts is his name. He will surely plead their cause, that he may give rest to the earth, but unrest to the inhabitants of Babylon.
1Since therefore Christ suffered in the flesh, arm yourselves with the same way of thinking, for whoever has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin, 2so as to live for the rest of the time in the flesh no longer for human passions but for the will of God.
We have a faithful Creator who has loved us with a steadfast love and kindness. May we entrust our souls to Him and no other false God. May we do so by faith in Him and a joyful pursuit of good works for His pleasure.
11whoever speaks, as one who speaks oracles of God; whoever serves, as one who serves by the strength that God supplies—in order that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. To him belong glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen. 8Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins. 9Show hospitality to one another without grumbling. 10As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace:
14 If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you.
Earlier today, my son asked me why a Christian music isn’t as popular as mainstream music. This is a timely scripture I will use to explain to my son why we must stand for Christ when it’s not popular to do so and even if we suffer persecution due to our convictions.
I think sometimes we think as Christians that our life is perfect and we aren’t going to face the challenges of this world but as it says in 1 Peter, even Jesus faced trials but his devotion to God never faltered. I’ve been working to see that when God does place a mountain in my way, I’ve just got to trust him to help me climb it because he’s working in me to make me see things his way and to help me become the person he wants me to be
19 “Therefore let those who suffer according to God’s will entrust their souls to a faithful Creator while doing good.” When I suffer, I’m tempted to focus on how I can make myself feel better (control, pity, withdrawal). However, when I practice this verse, God relieves me of the burden of me. For me, practicing this verse means that I submit my situation to God, trusting that He is in control. I also trust that He is good and has been faithful to provide me with His good in the past. And I have to focus outside of me to see how God might be using my suffering for His glory.
Ali; be assured you have a Spiritual Gift, maybe more than one. God will reveal it to you. Also, most churches offer classes on this topic to help you feel what your’s is. If nothing else, study what the Word says regarding Gifts, you may find something pops out as a natural path for you. God will bless you in this because of your desire to know what it is.
“1 Since therefore Christ suffered in the flesh, arm yourselves with the same way of thinking, for whoever has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin, 2 so as to live for the rest of the time in the flesh no longer for human passions but for the will of God.” 1 Peter 4:1, 2 . This is the second time today I have heard this verse and it’s not even 10 am. The part about the “same way of thinking” jumps out for me. Praise God.
1 Peter 10 talks about using our spiritual gifts. Honestly I am still not sure what mine is. Does anyone else feel that way? I pray that it will be revealed to me!
For the longest time I let the enemy convince me that I didn’t have a gift because it wasn’t “typical”. It took years of prayer and personally working through trust issue for me to believe it after the same gift had been spoken over me multiple times, yet I still didn’t believe it—why? Because deep down I didn’t think I could. I’m not saying this is the case for you, but I trust that our father will reveal your gift to you and he may already have–it just might be such an integrated part of you, you’ve never thought twice about it. Prayers friend xx
I agree with Ashley! It most likely is such an integrated part of you that you haven’t thought twice about it. A lot of people in my family have the gift of “helps” that have them seeing areas of need and filling in… They have told me it doesn’t always seem like a gifting more like a compulsion to help (e.g., the floor may need sweeping and my sister has already got out a broom and is sweeping before I’ve even noticed the floor is dirty OR a family may have just had a baby and my mom is already bringing over a meal… ) I used to think I was selfish because I didn’t see these things, but I was wandering around making friends with everyone who was downtrodden for whatever reason… Turns out I have mercy as a gifting… Again, it’s pretty much a compulsion to do it… I guess what I am saying is, I wouldn’t stress too much about it! You’re probably already using your gift and if you live for Christ, you will be using your gift for Him and not squandering it. I prayed for you! And I will continue to do so as I remember…
12 Dear friends, don’t be surprised when the fiery ordeal comes among you to test you as if something unusual were happening to you.
19 So those who suffer according to God’s will should, while doing what is good, entrust themselves to a faithful Creator.
I’ve read these verses for years and thought I had some inkling of what they meant…Lord help me, don’t let my faith fail and please help me trust You no matter what!
Really struck by the challenge in 1 Peter 4:9 “Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling.” Sometimes I think I’m stingy with my hospitality or less likely to offer it to people that challenge me or seem more self-centered/intrusive than others. But then, that’s not real hospitality is it?
Loved this verse today…Jer 50:34 Yet their Redeemer is strong;
the Lord Almighty is his name.
He will vigorously defend their cause
so that he may bring rest to their land,
but unrest to those who live in Babylon.
This verse in 1 Peter hit me this morning:
“11 Whoever speaks, is to do so as one who is speaking the utterances of God; whoever serves is to do so as one who is serving by the strength which God supplies; so that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom belongs the glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.” (NASB)
Just a good reminder with some tangible examples to do everything to the glory of God and not for our own gain or fame.
He is our strong redeemer. There is none like Him. We are His. He is our resting place. He fights for us. He forgives our sins. He is powerful. He is victorious. He suffered but defeated death. He is love.
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13 But rejoice insofar as you share Christ’s sufferings, that you may also rejoice and be glad when his glory is revealed. – 1 Peter 4:13
8 Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins. – 1 Peter 4:8
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I pray that we won’t let the shepherds of this world lead us astray because doing so will always lead to death, but realize that god is in control. He is on our side. He will come at unexpected times & win! Judgement begins now with us. What will it look like for those who do not follow the living god?
8Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins.
The power of love is so great and something I underestimate too much! “Above all love each other deeply because love covers over a multitude of sins.” Love has power to cover sin. To heal broken and suffering parts of ourselves and others. I ask God that I can love more like he loves, with less conditions and more grace and mercy.
34Their Redeemer is strong; the Lord of hosts is his name. He will surely plead their cause, that he may give rest to the earth, but unrest to the inhabitants of Babylon.
1Since therefore Christ suffered in the flesh, arm yourselves with the same way of thinking, for whoever has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin, 2so as to live for the rest of the time in the flesh no longer for human passions but for the will of God.
We have a faithful Creator who has loved us with a steadfast love and kindness. May we entrust our souls to Him and no other false God. May we do so by faith in Him and a joyful pursuit of good works for His pleasure.
11whoever speaks, as one who speaks oracles of God; whoever serves, as one who serves by the strength that God supplies—in order that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. To him belong glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen. 8Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins. 9Show hospitality to one another without grumbling. 10As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace:
❤️
14 If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you.
Earlier today, my son asked me why a Christian music isn’t as popular as mainstream music. This is a timely scripture I will use to explain to my son why we must stand for Christ when it’s not popular to do so and even if we suffer persecution due to our convictions.
❤️
I think sometimes we think as Christians that our life is perfect and we aren’t going to face the challenges of this world but as it says in 1 Peter, even Jesus faced trials but his devotion to God never faltered. I’ve been working to see that when God does place a mountain in my way, I’ve just got to trust him to help me climb it because he’s working in me to make me see things his way and to help me become the person he wants me to be
❤️
Love this!
19 “Therefore let those who suffer according to God’s will entrust their souls to a faithful Creator while doing good.” When I suffer, I’m tempted to focus on how I can make myself feel better (control, pity, withdrawal). However, when I practice this verse, God relieves me of the burden of me. For me, practicing this verse means that I submit my situation to God, trusting that He is in control. I also trust that He is good and has been faithful to provide me with His good in the past. And I have to focus outside of me to see how God might be using my suffering for His glory.
❤️
I pray that we will create a welcoming home, a place where both friends and strangers can find refuge and restoration. Hospitality is key!
8 Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins. 9 Show hospitality to one another without grumbling.
Thanks ladies!!! :)
Ali; be assured you have a Spiritual Gift, maybe more than one. God will reveal it to you. Also, most churches offer classes on this topic to help you feel what your’s is. If nothing else, study what the Word says regarding Gifts, you may find something pops out as a natural path for you. God will bless you in this because of your desire to know what it is.
“1 Since therefore Christ suffered in the flesh, arm yourselves with the same way of thinking, for whoever has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin, 2 so as to live for the rest of the time in the flesh no longer for human passions but for the will of God.” 1 Peter 4:1, 2 . This is the second time today I have heard this verse and it’s not even 10 am. The part about the “same way of thinking” jumps out for me. Praise God.
1 Peter 10 talks about using our spiritual gifts. Honestly I am still not sure what mine is. Does anyone else feel that way? I pray that it will be revealed to me!
For the longest time I let the enemy convince me that I didn’t have a gift because it wasn’t “typical”. It took years of prayer and personally working through trust issue for me to believe it after the same gift had been spoken over me multiple times, yet I still didn’t believe it—why? Because deep down I didn’t think I could. I’m not saying this is the case for you, but I trust that our father will reveal your gift to you and he may already have–it just might be such an integrated part of you, you’ve never thought twice about it. Prayers friend xx
I agree with Ashley! It most likely is such an integrated part of you that you haven’t thought twice about it. A lot of people in my family have the gift of “helps” that have them seeing areas of need and filling in… They have told me it doesn’t always seem like a gifting more like a compulsion to help (e.g., the floor may need sweeping and my sister has already got out a broom and is sweeping before I’ve even noticed the floor is dirty OR a family may have just had a baby and my mom is already bringing over a meal… ) I used to think I was selfish because I didn’t see these things, but I was wandering around making friends with everyone who was downtrodden for whatever reason… Turns out I have mercy as a gifting… Again, it’s pretty much a compulsion to do it… I guess what I am saying is, I wouldn’t stress too much about it! You’re probably already using your gift and if you live for Christ, you will be using your gift for Him and not squandering it. I prayed for you! And I will continue to do so as I remember…
12 Dear friends, don’t be surprised when the fiery ordeal comes among you to test you as if something unusual were happening to you.
19 So those who suffer according to God’s will should, while doing what is good, entrust themselves to a faithful Creator.
I’ve read these verses for years and thought I had some inkling of what they meant…Lord help me, don’t let my faith fail and please help me trust You no matter what!
Really struck by the challenge in 1 Peter 4:9 “Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling.” Sometimes I think I’m stingy with my hospitality or less likely to offer it to people that challenge me or seem more self-centered/intrusive than others. But then, that’s not real hospitality is it?
Amen!
Loved this verse today…Jer 50:34 Yet their Redeemer is strong;
the Lord Almighty is his name.
He will vigorously defend their cause
so that he may bring rest to their land,
but unrest to those who live in Babylon.
1 Peter 4:10 Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.
This verse in 1 Peter hit me this morning:
“11 Whoever speaks, is to do so as one who is speaking the utterances of God; whoever serves is to do so as one who is serving by the strength which God supplies; so that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom belongs the glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.” (NASB)
Just a good reminder with some tangible examples to do everything to the glory of God and not for our own gain or fame.