“But let none of you suffer as a murderer, or as a thief, or as an evildoer, or as a busybody in other men's matters. (16) Yet if any man suffer as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God on this behalf.” (1 Peter … [Read more]
Bearing Reproach for the Name of Christ
“If ye be reproached for the name of Christ, happy are ye; for the spirit of glory and of God resteth upon you: on their part he is evil spoken of, but on your part he is glorified.” (1 Peter 4:14) In this world, people can be mean and say mean … [Read more]
Rejoicing in the Fire
“But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy.” (1 Peter 4:13) In our last devotion, we gave close attention to the Apostle Peter and his Counsel … [Read more]
Through the Fire
“Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you:” (1 Peter 4:12) It is inevitable that the Child of God will face fiery trials in this life. After a careful study of the … [Read more]
Sovereignty Necessitates Predestination
“For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren.” (Romans 8:29) God is absolutely Sovereign. To dispute this fact essentially places the individual … [Read more]
Jacob’s Progress
“And he said, Is not he rightly named Jacob? for he hath supplanted me these two times: he took away my birthright; and, behold, now he hath taken away my blessing. And he said, Hast thou not reserved a blessing for me?” (Genesis 27:36) Jacob is … [Read more]
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