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Tag Archives: 1 Peter 4

All I need to do is love others as if my life depends on it.

November 9, 2020

Oh yes. There are times I felt my life depended on many things. Things don’t love. Things are immaterial to …

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Are we surprised when fiery ordeals come our way?

October 27, 2020

I am being refined. No doubt about that. Life does present difficulties. Jesus said that in this world we would …

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Will God lead us in a direction that he won’t give us strength to endure?

October 21, 2020

Some people don’t get what God is doing. They see His powerful Spirit working in us and are confused about …

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“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

September 12, 2020

We can learn to think like Jesus. He didn’t expect to get His own way. Now that is radical. Who …

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All I need to do is love others as if my life depends on it.

July 2, 2020

Oh yes. There are times I felt my life depended on many things. Things don’t love. Things are immaterial to …

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Will God lead us in a direction that he won’t give us strength to endure?

June 13, 2020

Some people don’t get what God is doing. They see His powerful Spirit working in us and are confused about …

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“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

February 21, 2020

Life does seem difficult some days. The key question is “Am I doing what God said”? If so, I should …

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“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

October 19, 2019

I should expect to be persecuted. Jesus said it. it is normal for a disciple. Why? Because following Jesus and …

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“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

July 29, 2019

Literally, Peter wrote, “Be constantly rejoicing!” In fact, he mentioned joy in one form or another four times in these …

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“In all things God may be glorified through Jesus the Messiah, to whom belongs the glory and dominion forever and ever.” ~Apostle Peter

October 30, 2018

God’s glory is to be my highest motive. God wants me to know that He sees what no one else …

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Faithfulness – Do I reflect God’s faithfulness?

October 17, 2018

Faithfulness is the proper response to God by his covenant people; seen in a steadfast commitment which reflects God’s own …

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Motive — Is God’s glory my highest motive?

July 18, 2018

Because the human heart is very deceitful (Jeremiah 17:9), I can easily fool myself about my own motives. I can …

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“Keep on rejoicing, so that also at the revelation of His glory you may rejoice with exultation.” ~Apostle Peter

July 1, 2018

The Holy Spirit brings joy to believers, giving us an inner contentment and happiness which is not dependent upon external …

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Self-control — A discipline that is hiding along with the other fruits of the Spirit of God

April 6, 2018

Self-control is a fruit of the Spirit. It is physical and emotional self-mastery, particularly in situations of intense provocation or …

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“If you are mocked and insulted for the name of the Messiah, you are more than happy.” ~Apostle Peter

October 26, 2015

I am very fortunate when I take grief because I follow our Master Jesus. Those who insult me cast blame  …

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“Love each other as if your life depended on it.” ~Apostle Peter

July 28, 2014

Oh yes. There are times I felt my life depended on many things. This good word sets a wonderful standard …

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“Be glad that you are in the very thick of what the Messiah experienced.” ~Apostle Peter

July 23, 2014

I am being refined. No doubt about that. Life does present difficulties. Jesus said that in this world we would …

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“So if you find life difficult because you’re doing what God said, take it in stride.” ~Apostle Peter

June 2, 2014

God is God. That means He knows what He is doing even if I don’t get it. His answer is the …

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Free to pursue what God wants and be released from tyranny

May 16, 2014

I can learn to think like Jesus. He didn’t expect to get His own way. Now that is radical. Who …

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“If you’re abused because of the Messiah, count yourself fortunate.” ~~Apostle Peter

April 19, 2014

Some people don’t get what God is doing. They see His powerful Spirit working in us and are confused about …

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Does God know what He is doing?

March 30, 2014

Life does seem difficult some days. The key question is “Am I doing what God said”? If so, I should …

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