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Beloved… What a beautiful word to begin this section. God called Jesus “my beloved Son” and the apostles refer often to the churches as “beloved.” This is no mere tender feeling, this is divine love, a deep affection unlike any other.
Which may feel strange when followed by “do not be surprised at the fiery trial…” But Peter wants them to know how deeply they are loved, cared for, seen and known. It doesn’t make the bad news less bad. But it does strengthen their hearts. The hard stuff isn’t going away and it may not get better, but the church can stand together- firm, steady, ready, and rejoicing. They are beloved by the Most High God, you are beloved, just as Jesus was.
ASK:
-How does God’s love strengthen you and prepare you to face the next hard thing?
TAKE A NEXT STEP:
Use this verse to lead you into meditation and prayer
But you, O Lord, are a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness. (Psalm 86:15)
读经计划介绍
In many areas of today’s world it is not easy being a Christian. We need to ask, is it worth being identified as a follower of Christ? If so, how should we live in a world that rejects us? The early church was asking these questions, too. They were the target of jokes, rumors, discrimination and persecution. God answered and encouraged them through 1 Peter, as He will for us!
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