Friday Dec 03, 2021

Episode 54: 1 Peter 5

Today's meditation is based on 1 Peter 5 from the Passion Translation

I am compassionate and tenderly care for God’s flock. It is not merely a religious duty, but a joyous pleasure. In everything I do, I lead from the heart under God’s leadership — not as a way to gain finances dishonestly but as a way to eagerly and cheerfully serve. I am not a controlling tyrant but lead others by example. And when the Shepherd-King appears, I will win the victor’s crown of glory that never fades away.

I willingly support the leadership of the elders. In every relationship, I wrap around myself the apron of a humble servant. Because God resists me when I am proud but multiplies grace and favor when I am humble.

If I bow low in God’s awesome presence, he will eventually exalt me as I leave the timing in his hands. I pour out all my worries and stress upon him and leave them there, for he always tenderly cares for me.

I am well balanced and always alert, because the enemy, the devil, roams around incessantly, like a roaring lion looking for its prey to devour. I take a decisive stand against him and resist his every attack with strong, vigorous faith. For I know that my believing brothers and sisters around the world are experiencing the same kinds of troubles that I endure. And then, after my brief suffering, the God of all loving grace, who has called me to share in his eternal glory in Christ, will personally and powerfully restore me and make me stronger than ever. Yes, he will set me firmly in place and build me up. And he has all the power needed to do this — forever!

I stand fast in the true, dependable grace of God. And I have peace through my life-union with Christ.

Episode 54: 1 Peter 5

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