1 Peter 2:7, 8

1 Peter was written to early Christians scattered throughout Asia Minor. Peter called his beloved readers “elect exiles” because they were suffering for their faith and longing for their heavenly home. Desiring to encourage them to live victoriously while trusting the Lord, he identified three living things they had in their sojourning. You also have these things, Christian: a living hope, the living Word, and the living stone–Jesus Christ himself.

In a world that seems to be constantly at odds, where division and instant offense are the norm, the call to follow Jesus feels more urgent than ever. As Christians, we are not called to retreat into a comfortable echo chamber but to step into the messy reality of a volatile culture. How do we love our neighbors and live on mission when everything around us feels so divided? It starts with intentional rhythms of love that reflect the heart of Jesus.

Spiritual intelligence is the ability to use spirituality to solve problems and live beyond human limitations. Join Dr. Temi Michael-O in Part 2 of this soul-searching series. You will be empowered to use the weapons of warfare you, the Proverbs 31 woman, already possess in your spiritual arsenal.

This 4-day Hillsong devotional, inspired by Hillsong Worship's “Great I AM” release, explores the power and presence of God revealed in Jesus Christ. It highlights how God, the Great I AM, has worked miraculously throughout Scripture—fighting for His people, revealing His divine identity in Christ, conquering death, and redeeming the world. It invites you to worship God as all-powerful, ever-present, and worthy of endless praise, as He still declares His victory in our lives today.