Standing out from the crowd
... anti-social. But it is also prudent to hold on to our principles as Christians even if that will eventually make us anti-social.
The apostle Peter had to write to the churches in Asia Minor to encourage ...
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Stand for the truth of Christ always!
... in the midst of opposers of the truth. Peter and John stood before the Sanhedrin at Jerusalem to defend the truth (Acts 4:5-22) though they were asked not to preach. But they took the bull by the horn ...
Fully awake and fully alive
“Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.” (NIV) 1 Peter 5:7
I watched the Kendrick brothers' movie, "War Room". While this movie has an excellent message to share about the importance ...
Swallow the bitter pill
... life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us to his own glory and excellence (2 Peter 1:3). Therefore, set yourself apart to see things the way God sees them and have a new mind in view ...
Resist him
... by your brotherhood in the world.”(NKJV) 1 Peter 5:8-9
Has it become so uneasy to refrain from what we like so much or love doing? Often, we do the same thing repeatedly in anticipation of different ...
Embracing the extra mile
... bitter pill and performed his usual miracles on a servant named Marcus whom Peter, out of anger and quick-tempered heart, ripped off one of his ears. This kind act of Christ is worthy of emulation without ...
Reconciling with friends
... is the betrayal by Judas Iscariot and Peter's three-time denial (Luke 22). We still betray Him today as Christians. But He is a forgiving God and thus draws closer to us than before.
Secondly, having ...
Zip up
... word of God and guide us to refrain from these dangerous indicators of uncontrolled anger that hinder our goal of obtaining eternal life we are pressing towards.
Apostle Peter, a victim of an act of ...
Wise words
... we try to share the gospel. I believe this is why there is so much written in the bible about controlling our anger. Take 1 Peter 3:15 for instance: “But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be ...
Seize the Opportunity to Speak Blessedness
... are you a student, do you work with people or are you a leader of a group? What are you and which people define your environment? Peter and the other apostles never left Jesus because he has the “…words ...
Bless, don't curs
... today (1Peter 2:5), we must emulate that and do more. By speaking such words in people's lives, we are in effect making God's greatness, goodness and love known.
Words of benediction are life (John 6:63, ...
Grow up (Part II)
"But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever! Amen." (NIV) 2 Peter 3:18
From the previous devotion, we learnt that God expects us to ...
Grow up
"But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever! Amen." (NIV) 2 Peter 3:18
Naturally, we have positive expectations of growth and development ...
Do you want to see good days?
... is good? 1 Peter 3:10-13
What does it mean to see good days? A man who is blessed by God in all aspects of his life is definitely loving life and enjoying good days! Let us use Job as an example… Job ...
The cost of discipleship 2
“When Jesus heard this, he said to him, "Peter answered him, "We have left everything to follow you! What then will there be for us?"” (NIV) Mathew 19:27
In any work or profession, there are periods ...
Prove it
... teachers and their disciples? "You must continue growing in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ" (2 Peter 3:18). God wants us to go beyond a state of spiritual infancy and advance ...
What is Your Excuse?
... seems to be utterly unaware of what to do with his life, let alone make an impact on others.
Peter seems to be emotionally unstable and quick-tempered.
Andrews has no iota of skills to be considered ...
Pressing towards the goal
... marriages, jobs, travels, etc.
Indeed, these goals are essential as they give us a clear sense of direction. But we ought to remember that as Christians, we are foreigners in this world (1 Peter 1:17), ...
Respect for authority
... achieve correction?
Peter tells us to honor all men; love the brethren, fear God and honor the King- and be submissive (1Peter 2:17-18). In doing this, lucidity will prevail and the wrath of God and ...
The Work of Christ
... from 1 John show us why Jesus came to this earth, it was because of God’s love for us and His desire for “…not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.” (2 Peter 3:9). As we reflect ...