“Our purpose is to please God, not people. He alone examines the motives of our hearts” ~Apostle Paul
Why this is important: God’s glory is to be my highest motive. God wants me to know that He sees …
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“Do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal among you, which comes upon you for your testing, as though some strange thing were happening to you.” ~Apostle Peter
Why this is important: The surprises along the way are God’s surprises. He is never caught off guard or unprepared. …
Will we get in trouble for following Jesus?
Jesus challenges us to be radically different from most Christians and religious types of people. It will get us in …
“Surely the Master God does nothing Unless He reveals His secret counsel To His servants the prophets.” ~Amos
For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, …
Are we fortunate to be persecuted?
God’s people have always faced persecution. The prophets were reviled, tortured, and killed. History records that ten of Jesus’ disciples …
Will we stop sinning?
We can learn to think like Jesus. He didn’t expect to get His own way. Now that is radical. Who doesn’t …
All I need to do is love others as if my life depends on it.
Oh yes. There are times I felt my life depended on many things. Things don’t love. Things are immaterial to …
Are we surprised when fiery ordeals come our way?
I am being refined. No doubt about that. Life does present difficulties. Jesus said that in this world we would …
Will God lead us in a direction that he won’t give us strength to endure?
Some people don’t get what God is doing. They see His powerful Spirit working in us and are confused about …
“Think of your sufferings as a weaning from that old habit of always expecting to get your own way which misses God’s goal.” ~Peter
We can learn to think like Jesus. He didn’t expect to get His own way. Now that is radical. Who …
All I need to do is love others as if my life depends on it.
Oh yes. There are times I felt my life depended on many things. Things don’t love. Things are immaterial to …
Will God lead us in a direction that he won’t give us strength to endure?
Some people don’t get what God is doing. They see His powerful Spirit working in us and are confused about …
“So if you find life difficult because you’re doing what God said, take it in stride. Trust him. He knows what he’s doing, and he’ll keep on doing it.” ~Apostle Peter
Life does seem difficult some days. The key question is “Am I doing what God said”? If so, I should …
“If you are reviled for the name of the Messiah, you are happy, because the Spirit of God and of glory rests on you” ~Peter
I should expect to be persecuted. Jesus said it. it is normal for a disciple. Why? Because following Jesus and …
“To the degree that you share the sufferings of the Messiah, keep on rejoicing, so that also at the revelation of His glory you may rejoice with exultation.” ~Apostle Peter
Literally, Peter wrote, “Be constantly rejoicing!” In fact, he mentioned joy in one form or another four times in these …
“In all things God may be glorified through Jesus the Messiah, to whom belongs the glory and dominion forever and ever.” ~Apostle Peter
God’s glory is to be my highest motive. God wants me to know that He sees what no one else …
Faithfulness – Do I reflect God’s faithfulness?
Faithfulness is the proper response to God by his covenant people; seen in a steadfast commitment which reflects God’s own …
Motive — Is God’s glory my highest motive?
Because the human heart is very deceitful (Jeremiah 17:9), I can easily fool myself about my own motives. I can …
“Keep on rejoicing, so that also at the revelation of His glory you may rejoice with exultation.” ~Apostle Peter
The Holy Spirit brings joy to believers, giving us an inner contentment and happiness which is not dependent upon external …
Self-control — A discipline that is hiding along with the other fruits of the Spirit of God
Self-control is a fruit of the Spirit. It is physical and emotional self-mastery, particularly in situations of intense provocation or …
“If you are mocked and insulted for the name of the Messiah, you are more than happy.” ~Apostle Peter
I am extremely fortunate when I take grief because I follow our Master Jesus. Those who insult me cast blame …
“Love each other as if your life depended on it.” ~Apostle Peter
Oh yes. There are times I felt my life depended on many things. This good word sets a wonderful standard …
“Be glad that you are in the very thick of what the Messiah experienced.” ~Apostle Peter
I am being refined. No doubt about that. Life does present difficulties. Jesus said that in this world we would …
“So if you find life difficult because you’re doing what God said, take it in stride.” ~Apostle Peter
God is God. That means He knows what He is doing even if I don’t get it. His answer is the …
Free to pursue what God wants and be released from tyranny
I can learn to think like Jesus. He didn’t expect to get His own way. Now that is radical. Who …
“If you’re abused because of the Messiah, count yourself fortunate.” ~~Apostle Peter
Some people don’t get what God is doing. They see His powerful Spirit working in us and are confused about …
Does God know what He is doing?
Life does seem difficult some days. The key question is “Am I doing what God said”? If so, I should …
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