WORD: OC's 60-Day New Testament PlanSample

Our Room is Being Prepared in Heaven The book of 1 Peter is a passage of instruction and hope. Reading this passage is sort of a slap in the face to me. Peter speaks about obedience to God and faithful living. As I survey the two and a half years I have spent at Oklahoma Christian, I find myself incredibly humbled by the grace of God. Peter tells us to show respect to everyone, to fear God and to honor the king (2:17). Additionally, he instructs us to live in harmony with one another, to be sympathetic and to be compassionate and humble (3:8). Have I taken advantage of my time at OC to do these things? Has my life reflected the holiness of God? Am I putting forth my best effort to live in harmony with those around me? Peter describes the faith that sets us free so beautifully in chapter 1, verses 8-9. “Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy, for you are receiving the goal of your faith, the salvation of your souls.” The GOAL set before us is SALVATION in Jesus Christ. We have been blessed so richly on this earth, but this earth is not our home. While on this earth, we are to put our spiritual gifts in motion to serve others and show God’s perfect grace (4:10). However, Peter is clear when saying that we are aliens and strangers in this world (2:11). Our room is being prepared in heaven, and we are to live in accordance with that ultimate goal in the front of every thought, word and deed. I am blessed to be a part of such an incredible community, but as a student my time here is short. What am I doing to show Jesus to the world around me? Written By Logan McKee Student, Oklahoma Christian University