“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 …
Tag Archives: Apostle Peter Sayings
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 …
Should we make a clean sweep? Should we call in the expert, Jesus?
So many days we are focused on our house. Is it clean? Is it organized? There is even a show …
“Governors as sent by God for the punishment of evildoers and the praise of those who do right.” ~Apostle Peter
God is clear. I must recognize that authority comes from God. This is a foundational principle. I am challenged by …
“Honor all people, love the brotherhood, fear God, honor the king.” ~Apostle Peter
I am a person who believes in God and the work of His Son Jesus. We are a people of …
“Grow in the grace and knowledge of our Master and Savior Jesus the Messiah.” ~Apostle Peter
God’s work of salvation is accomplished supremely through the cross and resurrection of Jesus the Messiah. Because of Jesus, I …
“Jesus is the one whom God exalted to His right hand as a Prince and a Savior, to grant repentance to Israel, and forgiveness of sins.” ~Peter
I must put Jesus first. Jesus is the main thing about the main thing. His rank in God’s country is …
“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 …
“Therefore, putting aside all malice and all deceit and hypocrisy and envy and all slander, like newborn babies, long for the pure milk of the word.” ~Apostle Peter
There is a really big deal here. Deceit is defined as “the action or practice of deceiving someone by concealing …
“Instruct those who are rich in this present world not to be conceited or to fix their hope on the uncertainty of riches, but on God.” ~Apostle Paul
I have to be careful to not fall into the trap that anything I have is the result of something …
“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 …
“And though you have not seen Him, you love Him, and though you do not see Him now, but believe in Him, you greatly rejoice with joy inexpressible.” ~Apostle Peter
Yes, joy is most certainly is experienced in my relationship with Jesus! I have good news. I want to shout …
“But you disowned the Holy and Righteous One and asked for a murderer to be granted to you.” ~Apostle Peter
We start with justice. God has chosen His Son Jesus to deliver justice to us all. This will not be …
“Humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you at the proper time.” ~Apostle Peter
It is possible to submit outwardly and yet not be humbled inwardly. God hates the sin of pride, and He …
“All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another.” ~Apostle Peter
I want grace in my life. I imagine you do as well. Peter gives us the key. The road to …
“The Master does not delay as though He were unable to act and is not slow about His promise, as some count slowness, but is extraordinarily patient toward you, not wishing for any to perish but for all to come to radically change their thinking.” ~Apostle Peter
God demonstrates his goodness in His love for me. God loves me so much, He gave His only Son to …
“To this you were called, because the Messiah suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in his steps.” ~Apostle Peter
I am to show respect to everyone. It starts with the fear of God. It continues with love of my …
“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 …
“The Messiah also suffered for you, leaving you an example for you to follow in His steps, who committed no sin, nor was any deceit found in His mouth.” ~Apostle Peter
Peter challenges me to follow the example of Jesus. Peter knows. Peter learned directly from our Master Jesus. Jesus has …
“And though you have not seen Him, you love Him, and though you do not see Him now, but believe in Him, you greatly rejoice with joy inexpressible and full of the beauty of God (glory).” ~Apostle Peter
Peter knows about Jesus and goes over the top in love for him. Jesus stood by him after Peter abandoned …
“We must obey God rather than men.” ~Peter
Jesus is clear. Peter heard Him and took it to heart. Jesus said “Render to the government (aka Caesar) the things …
“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 …
“Since Jesus went through everything you’re going through and more, learn to think like him.” ~Apostle Peter
Jesus was totally focused on the new plan and doing what God wanted all the time. Nothing we are going …
“Summing up: …be sympathetic …. bless—that’s your job, to bless. You’ll be a blessing and also get a blessing.” ~Apostle Peter
My job is to be sympathetic. No doubt about it. That leads to me being a blessing. It is way …
“There will be lying religious teachers among you.” ~Apostle Peter
Being a religious teacher doesn’t mean you are telling the truth about Jesus. This stuns me but I must learn …
“No retaliation. No sharp-tongued sarcasm.” ~Apostle Peter
There is something in my nature about wanting to get even. That is a part of our culture. We see it …
“So clean house! Make a clean sweep of malice and pretense, envy and hurtful talk.” ~Apostle Peter
The culture of this world is full of malice, pretense, envy and hurting others. It can fill my life with …
“I don’t have a nickel to my name, but what I do have, I give you: In the name of Jesus the Messiah of Nazareth, walk!” ~Apostle Peter
I may not have a lot but I have the power of God. Jesus has given me the Holy Spirit. …
“Don’t lose a minute in building on what you’ve been given, complementing your basic faith .” ~Apostle Peter
God has a goal for us. God, through his victorious son Jesus, wants us to build on the foundation of …
” God the Father has his eye on each of you.” ~Apostle Peter
God has given me an assignment. Jesus personally has a mission for me. I must focus on knowing what it is …
“There’s no longer room for doubt—God made him Master and Messiah.” ~Apostle Peter
It is clear. There is no room for doubt. We have to accept the facts. Jesus is Master. Jesus died, …
“We did not follow cleverly invented stories when we told you about the power and coming of our Master Jesus the Messiah.” ~Apostle Peter
They must have talked about it their whole lives long. Surely they did. How could they not? It probably started …
“Be alert and of sober mind.” ~Apostle Peter
I need to keep a cool head. I should be on the alert at all times. I must keep my …
“If you are mocked and insulted for the name of the Messiah, you are more than happy.” ~Apostle Peter
I am very fortunate when I take grief because I follow our Master Jesus. Those who insult me cast blame …
“Grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus the Messiah.” ~Apostle Peter
What a gift it is to know our Master Jesus. It isn’t anything I have earned. Our Father just loves …
“Grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Master.” ~Apostle Peter
It just keeps rolling on. Over and over again. God’s grace. God’s peace. Multiplying infinitely and never stopping. This happens as I …
“God cares for you” ~Apostle Peter
I need to be content with who I am in God’s family. I should not put on any airs and …
“Bless—that’s your job, to bless.” ~Apostle Peter
Well, this is a pretty simple job description. What is my job? It is to bless. That is it!! When …
“Give your servants fearless confidence in preaching your Message.” ~Apostle Peter
The apostles had already received the power of the Holy Spirit after Jesus was raised from the dead and ascended …
“Whoever would see good days must keep his lips from deceitful speech.” ~Apostle Peter
I must embrace life. I want to see my days fill up with good stuff. God’s goal for me is …
“As for us, there’s no question—we can’t keep quiet about what we’ve seen and heard.” ~Apostle Peter
God is speaking. He is moving. Will I keep quiet about what I have seen and heard? God had used …
“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 …
