Part of growing our faith is having our faith tested. Peter talks about this in 1 Peter 1:3-7 and 1 Peter 4:12-13. Whether we look to God during these times and seek the growth or instead turn from Him is a decision we must make.
Have you considered what you’re called to be as a follower of Jesus Christ? 1 Peter 2:1-10 reminds us that we are a peculiar people, a people that have been purchased by our Savior. Are we therefore to sit idly by or are we not called to serve Him?
God has shown us tremendous grace, but what are we doing with it? 1 Peter 4:10 reminds us that we are to be good stewards of the manifold grace of God. Let us therefore not grow weary of tending to the things God has given us and excel in managing God’s grace!
Friend, we are at war! 1 Peter 5:8-9 reminds us of the spiritual danger we face each and every day. We must put on the armor of God and be sober and vigilant every day. That is how we can have victory over sin and experience the joy of the Lord as we walk with…