05/29          1 Peter 3:16 

But do this in a gentle and respectful way. Keep your conscience clear. Then if people speak against you, they will be ashamed when they see what a good life you live because you belong to Christ. 

FOCUS

Focus your life on Jesus.  He is God and worthy of all our attention.  Praise His name and worship Him.  Do not take your eyes off Him and the world will not get you down.  The world is always filled with sin and grief.  Chaos is the order of the day.  When we are controlled by the Spirit of God we will be filled with peace and joy. 

05/28          1 Peter 3:15 

Instead, you must worship Christ as Lord of your life. And if someone asks about your hope as a believer, always be ready to explain it. 

BE

We are called to be: be a believer, be a proclaimer, be instant in season and out of season, be ready, be joyous, be strong.  Be the person Jesus created you to be.  Don’t look back, don’t fear and never take your eyes off of Jesus. 

05/27          1 Peter 3:13-14 

Now, who will want to harm you if you are eager to do good? 14 But even if you suffer for doing what is right, God will reward you for it. So don’t worry or be afraid of their threats. 

REJOICE

Count the little things that bless you.  Count the wonderfully good things that the Lord does for you.  Rejoice in this day and know that He is good.  He loves you and always has your best interests at heart. 

05/26          1 Peter 3:12 

The eyes of the LORD watch over those who do right, and his ears are open to their prayers. But the LORD turns his face against those who do evil.” 

FEAR

Fear the Lord.  Trust in Him.  Turn from evil and do not sin. 

05/25          1 Peter 3:11 

Turn away from evil and do good. Search for peace, and work to maintain it.

YOU

We talk a good game and call others to be more like Jesus.  The admonition here is that you become more like Jesus.  There are no grandchildren in the Kingdom nor are there any favorites.  Be careful that you don’t lift up your good works as an excuse to not become more like Jesus.   

05/24          1 Peter 3:10 

For the Scriptures say, “If you want to enjoy life and see many happy days, keep your tongue from speaking evil and your lips from telling lies. 

RELAX

Relax in the Lord, let Him fight your fights for you.  Trust in the Lord and do good.  Jesus loves you and has appointed you to love those you are with.  The Lord is holy and He calls us to become more like Jesus day by day.  Rejoice and fear not for the Lord is in control. 

05/23          1 Peter 3:9 

Don’t repay evil for evil. Don’t retaliate with insults when people insult you. Instead, pay them back with a blessing. That is what God has called you to do, and he will grant you his blessing. 

DIFFERENT

We are different than the world.  We love those that mistreat us.  We pray for those that abuse us.  Jesus is Lord.  This world is passing away.  Praise the name of the Lord for He is all and in all.  Jesus is truly Lord, we believe that and live like He is. 

05/22          1 Peter 3:8 

Finally, all of you should be of one mind. Sympathize with each other. Love each other as brothers and sisters. Be tenderhearted, and keep a humble attitude. 

PARTNERS

We are partners with Christ in His work in the world.  He uses us to further the Gospel.  We are brothers and sisters in Christ.  We ALL have significant value and worth to the Lord and to each other.  Love one another. 

05/21          1 Peter 3:7 

In the same way, you husbands must give honor to your wives. Treat your wife with understanding as you live together. She may be weaker than you are, but she is your equal partner in God’s gift of new life. Treat her as you should so your prayers will not be hindered. 

EQUAL

People run over this statement:  men and women are equal.  There are no favorites with God.  There is no weaker sex.  Men and women have equal roles in this world and are equally used of God to further His work in the world.  Jesus is Lord.  We are not. 

05/20          1 Peter 3:5-6 

This is how the holy women of old made themselves beautiful. They put their trust in God and accepted the authority of their husbands. 6 For instance, Sarah obeyed her husband, Abraham, and called him her master. You are her daughters when you do what is right without fear of what your husbands might do. 

STAND

Stand firm on your faith in Jesus.  Do not let the theology of the day distract you from His love and strength.  The Lord is pleased when we let Him make us strong.