Yeah I said it 10-3-11

This week’s quotes are lessons I learned from 1 Peter. 

I love how Jesus speaks to me through His Word. 

Be blessed!!!

Christians have an inheritance that will never go away, it is perfect and won't change. Jesus is the great reward. (1Pet 1:4)

"In this rejoice" (1 Pet 1:6). A Christian's Identity in Jesus should cause them to rejoice. Are you rejoicing today?

"Set your hope fully on grace" (1Pet 1:13).

"Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you might follow in His steps" (1 Pet 2:21).

True freedom is serving Jesus (1 Pet 2:16). In the natural that doesn't even make sense BUT in the spiritual it is a beautiful truth.

Christians are called to proclaim the excellences of Jesus who redeemed us (1 Pet 2:9).

"Let your adorning be the hidden person of the heart...which in God's sight is very precious" (1Pet 3:4) /// Looks aren't everything

If God has blessed you with a wife learn to study her and know her needs (1Pet 3:7). /// I know Laura is reading this...I love you:)

"For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and His ears are open to their prayer" (1Pet 3:12) /// Thank you all for your prayers!

Are you ready to proclaim the gospel in truth and in love today? Always be ready! (1Pet 3:15).

"For Christ also suffered once for sins, the righteous for the unrighteous, that He might bring us to God." (1Pet 3:18).

Your attitude and thinking is so important... (1Pet 4:1; Phil 2:5; 2 Cor 10:5; Roms 12:2; Col 3:10; Eph 5:10)

In Jesus we can live this life that pleases and honors God. (1 Pet 4:2) He delights in us:)

The Gospel was supposed to be preached to those who are spiritually dead so in the Spirit they may become alive. (1Pet 4:6)

"Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins" (1Pet 4:8).

You have received a gift by God's grace. Use that gift to serve others. By doing this you will glorify God. 1 Pet 4:10-11

Clothe yourself with humility (1 Pet 5:6). What does this look like for you today?

Be watchful and full of the Holy Spirit today as the devil is always seeking someone to devour (1Pet 5:8).

Don't forget to pray for our brothers and sisters all around the world that are suffering for Jesus (1Pet 5:9).

Stand firm in the grace of God (1Pet 5:12).