Sunday – October 2nd – 1 Peter 3:15 -----
3:15) but in your hearts sanctify Christ as Lord. Always be ready to make your defense to anyone who demands from you an accounting for the hope that is in you;
The Daily Walk Bible inspirational thought for today:
ALTHOUGH DISCIPLES ARE TO BE SEEN DOING GOOD WORKS, THEY MUST NOT DO GOOD WORKS IN ORDER TO BE SEEN.*
Good Sunday to you, my friends! Our inspirational thought for today comes from the readings associated with Matthew chapters five and six. In what could easily be consider a contradiction by Jesus within a few verses has an easy explanation. Jesus had just told his followers in 5:16 to let their light shine in order to be seen. Now in 6:1, He tells them not to do good works in order to be seen. Why the apparent contradiction? From the context, it’s clear that motive makes the difference. If we shine so that God may be glorified, shining is good. If we show off in order to glorify ourselves, we can expect no reward from God. When we do things this week let's be sure it is for the Kingdom of Heaven and that our motive is to bring glory to God.
In today’s verse Peter shares his final thoughts carried over from verse. To effectively receive God’s blessing when we suffer, we are to focus on placing God in our hearts by seeking to be filled by the Holy Spirit and as a result possess no attitude in us that is contrary to God’s love. We should give our testimony with humility toward others and with reverence toward God for what He has done for us and promises to complete for us in eternity. Because of the great things God has done we should always be prepared to share our witness about Jesus no matter where we are or whoever asks. Our lives should create a curiosity in people as to why we can suffer for God and yet still be friends with God. Does your life model an attitude that is kingdom worthy?
Blessings
Pastor Jim
Monday – October 3rd – 1 Peter 3:16
*Tyndale. The Daily Walk Bible NLT (Kindle Locations 51518-51519, 51527-51530). Tyndale House Publishers. Kindle Edition.
3:15) but in your hearts sanctify Christ as Lord. Always be ready to make your defense to anyone who demands from you an accounting for the hope that is in you;
The Daily Walk Bible inspirational thought for today:
ALTHOUGH DISCIPLES ARE TO BE SEEN DOING GOOD WORKS, THEY MUST NOT DO GOOD WORKS IN ORDER TO BE SEEN.*
Good Sunday to you, my friends! Our inspirational thought for today comes from the readings associated with Matthew chapters five and six. In what could easily be consider a contradiction by Jesus within a few verses has an easy explanation. Jesus had just told his followers in 5:16 to let their light shine in order to be seen. Now in 6:1, He tells them not to do good works in order to be seen. Why the apparent contradiction? From the context, it’s clear that motive makes the difference. If we shine so that God may be glorified, shining is good. If we show off in order to glorify ourselves, we can expect no reward from God. When we do things this week let's be sure it is for the Kingdom of Heaven and that our motive is to bring glory to God.
In today’s verse Peter shares his final thoughts carried over from verse. To effectively receive God’s blessing when we suffer, we are to focus on placing God in our hearts by seeking to be filled by the Holy Spirit and as a result possess no attitude in us that is contrary to God’s love. We should give our testimony with humility toward others and with reverence toward God for what He has done for us and promises to complete for us in eternity. Because of the great things God has done we should always be prepared to share our witness about Jesus no matter where we are or whoever asks. Our lives should create a curiosity in people as to why we can suffer for God and yet still be friends with God. Does your life model an attitude that is kingdom worthy?
Blessings
Pastor Jim
Monday – October 3rd – 1 Peter 3:16
*Tyndale. The Daily Walk Bible NLT (Kindle Locations 51518-51519, 51527-51530). Tyndale House Publishers. Kindle Edition.
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