1 Peter: Is All of This Worth It?预览

“So then…”  Here is a concluding sentence- a sort of thesis statement that sums up Peter’s letter.

…those who suffer according to God’s will should commit themselves to a their faithful Creator and continue to do good.

What do we do in times of suffering? When we’re made fun of, put down, slandered, assaulted? Do we respond in kind? Do we run away? Do we fight or flee? Neither. Peter gives two responses: a posture and a charge. 

The posture is commitment. We commit ourselves to God because He is faithful, has always been faithful, will always be faithful. We willingly put our hearts and lives into His hands, trusting Him. Not to fix it or end it. But trusting Him to be present with us and to bring us through it. 

The charge is to continue to do good. The implication is not just doing good for our own selves, but to do good for others. Within our Christian communities and out in the broken world needing a Savior. Do good.

ASK:

-How would you describe your posture towards suffering?

-What does commitment to God look like now in your life? What are additional ways you can intentionally trust God in your present circumstances?

TAKE A NEXT STEP:

You can do good today!  Intentionally brainstorm a few small ways that you can do good for someone else today and be prepared to follow through!  Take it a step further and ask God throughout the day to show you ways to love and serve others spontaneously.