... Peter committed some sin (they denied/betrayed Christ), all wept bitterly over the sin committed, Judas died in his sin while Peter was saved from his sin. Peter repented and asked for forgiveness of his ...
"Each one should use whatever gift he or she has received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms." 1 Peter 4:10
It is common to see and hear that people are now ...
“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 ...
... with approval among the Jews, he proceeded to seize Peter also. This happened during the Festival of Unleavened Bread. After arresting him, he put him in prison, handing him over to be guarded by four ...
... him for He cares (Psalm 55:22, 1 Peter 5:7). This is the foundation of our hope. It is what sustains us as believers.
As Matthew 6: 25-34 encourages us, we must not worry about life issues, instead, ...
"Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.”(NKJV) 1 Peter 5:8-9
Indispensable is the tool of prayer to the believer. It is ...
... not to add to God’s word lest we are rebuked and found liars (Proverbs 30:5). And for that reason, all that we need for life and Godliness has been given to us. (2Peter 1:3)
In the previous devotional, ...
“But the day of the Lord will come like a thief. The Heavens will disappear with a roar; the elements will be destroyed by fire, and the earth will be laid bare.” (NIV) 2 Peter 3:10
Depending on ...
... to work in his or her life.
What did I do? I knew that I didn’t want this fear to consume me. So, I went to God in my desperation (1 Peter 5:7). I talked to him as would a daughter to his father. I shared ...
... Christians, we must be STRONG in the Lord, grow in knowledge (2 Peter 3:18), pray continuously (I Thessalonians 5:17) and fight the good fight of faith (I Timothy 6:12).
We cannot stop the change from ...
... light (1 Peter 2:9, Colossians 1:13).
We must refuse to be limited by the challenges of this world; the numerous sins in this world must not prevent us from doing what is “Christianly” acceptable by ...
“Simon Peter answered Him, "Lord, to whom shall we go? You have words of eternal life. "We have believed and have come to know that You are the Holy One of God.” (NIV) John 6:68-69
Life can be very ...
... not complain, make excuses, or lag behind; a good follower follows no matter the situation. But a good follower also knows whom to follow (Mt. 15:14). Peter wrote, “For even hereunto were ye called: because ...
1 Peter 1:3-9; 3 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4 and ...
“Therefore, my brothers and sisters, make every effort to confirm your calling and election. For if you do these things, you will never stumble.” (NIV) 2 Peter 1:10
We live in a world where care and ...
... sufferings as God has hidden suchA things from us. As Christians, we are encouraged to put our hope and trust in the Lord, in good and bad times, for He knows best and cares for us (1 Peter 5:7). "Count ...
“Simon answered, “Master, we’ve worked all night and haven’t caught anything. But because you say so, I will let down the net.” (NIV) Luke 5:5
Bible reading: Luke 5:1-11.
Simon Peter’s faith in ...
"’Peter answered him, “We have left everything to follow you! What then will there be for us? "(NIV) Matthew 19:27
Humanity in the quest to achieve happiness and freedom from uncomfortable life situations ...
... 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 ...
... 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 ...
