Reading
SAA Notes
What practical action will you take as these verses sift your life, thoughts, behaviour?
SJA Notes
* God Above, please teach us today from Your word. May we be good soil today.
“… Always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you;”
This is a deep exhortation to us from Peter.
Peter was someone who had denied his King instead of confessing.
Peter learned the truth of this matter!
“Have no fear of them, nor be troubled,”
This can be a hard thing to take hold of in the moment.
“… But in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy,”
This reminds us of earlier in this letter, Peter pointing us to God’s words,
“You shall be holy, for I am holy.”
We are to be holy, and we are to remember and bring light and proclaim the holiness of God.
“… Yet do it with gentleness and respect,”
We can often respond with sharp words and anger. Peter instead encourages us to be gentle and respectful.
How upside-down this logic is to the world, to humanity.
But it is the way of thinking that we are called to.
Jesus is our rock, that we stand on. Our foundation is firm. Though the storms rage, we are secure in Him, in His strength.
* God Almighty,
Please prepare our hearts to give the reason for our hope.
Thank You for saving us and setting our feet on the ROCK.
Hallelujah, what a Saviour You are!
Amen.