How do you respond when things
don't go your way? What do you do when you're having a "terrible,
horrible, no good, very bad day?" 1 Peter says:
- Remember that Jesus
suffered too. (1 Peter 2:21; 3:18). There's no kind of
suffering we face that Jesus did not experience also. We're in good
company when we go through difficult times.
- Remember your baptism. (1 Peter 3:20). In the same way Noah and
his family were kept safe from the flood, you are safe in the kingdom of
God. Life can be hard. But nothing can undo us when we're living under
Christ's protection.
- Remember the Heavenly
Father sees everything and is working out his eternal purposes in the
world. (1 Peter 3:12). All earthly powers have
been subjected to his authority. (1 Peter 3:22). We don't have to worry
about getting even or retaliating. Let God be your defender against
slander and false accusations.
- Remember to be
thoughtful with your words. (1 Peter 3:14-15). Rather than speaking
words that attack, defend, explain, or deflect your actions. Talk about
the hope you have in Christ and the hope you have for that difficult
situation.
Did you miss yesterday's message?
You can listen to it here.
Read 1 Peter 4:7-11 in preparation for this coming
weekend's teaching. I look forward to worshiping and learning with you!
Yours for Christ,
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Steve Oglesbee
steve@clpc.org
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