1 Peter 2:18-25
18 Slaves, accept the authority of your masters with all deference, not only those who are kind and gentle but also those who are harsh. 19 For it is a credit to you if, being aware of God, you endure pain while suffering unjustly. 20 If you endure when you are beaten for doing wrong, what credit is that? But if you endure when you do right and suffer for it, you have God’s approval. 21 For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you should follow in his steps. 22 “He committed no sin,
and no deceit was found in his mouth.”
23 When he was abused, he did not return abuse; when he suffered, he did not threaten; but he entrusted himself to the one who judges justly. 24 He himself bore our sins in his body on the cross, so that, free from sins, we might live for righteousness; by his wounds you have been healed. 25 For you were going astray like sheep, but now you have returned to the shepherd and guardian of your souls.
Brothers and sisters, strive to endure to daily as many oppress you unjustly so that God will be glorified. I realize that it is difficult to let others mistreat you and not say or do anything. This is a hard battle at times especially for me. But when I read today's scripture I immediately was convicted! I am glad that God is merciful and that by Grace I still have the opportunity to work on enduring while suffering. I pray for your encouragement and mine as well.
Almighty God give your children the ability to endure hardships and difficulties. Send your Holy Spirit to support them as face injustices from their oppressors. After their time of trouble help heal their wounds and restore them. In Jesus name I pray, amen.
I love you as I love Christ.
-Rev. Lee
18 Slaves, accept the authority of your masters with all deference, not only those who are kind and gentle but also those who are harsh. 19 For it is a credit to you if, being aware of God, you endure pain while suffering unjustly. 20 If you endure when you are beaten for doing wrong, what credit is that? But if you endure when you do right and suffer for it, you have God’s approval. 21 For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you should follow in his steps. 22 “He committed no sin,
and no deceit was found in his mouth.”
23 When he was abused, he did not return abuse; when he suffered, he did not threaten; but he entrusted himself to the one who judges justly. 24 He himself bore our sins in his body on the cross, so that, free from sins, we might live for righteousness; by his wounds you have been healed. 25 For you were going astray like sheep, but now you have returned to the shepherd and guardian of your souls.
Brothers and sisters, strive to endure to daily as many oppress you unjustly so that God will be glorified. I realize that it is difficult to let others mistreat you and not say or do anything. This is a hard battle at times especially for me. But when I read today's scripture I immediately was convicted! I am glad that God is merciful and that by Grace I still have the opportunity to work on enduring while suffering. I pray for your encouragement and mine as well.
Almighty God give your children the ability to endure hardships and difficulties. Send your Holy Spirit to support them as face injustices from their oppressors. After their time of trouble help heal their wounds and restore them. In Jesus name I pray, amen.
I love you as I love Christ.
-Rev. Lee
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