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Daily Devotion Archive
God’s Word for You – 1 Peter 5:12 Grace
GOD’S WORD FOR YOU 1 PETER 5:12 12 With the help of Silas, whom I regard as a faithful brother, I have written to you briefly, encouraging you and testifying that this is the true grace of God. Stand fast in it. This mention of Silas (Greek Σιλουανός, Sylvanus), is unexpected. Not because Silas never […]
God’s Word for You – Psalm 53:1-6 Of original sin and God’s grace
GOD’S WORD FOR YOU This summer I will attempt to add devotions on Sundays with the hopes that this will not inconvenience anyone, and that the additional excursions into the Word of God may even be welcome. This was formerly my practice when God’s Word for You began in 1999. PSALM 53 We can be […]
God’s Word for You – Mark 4:40-41 Faith
GOD’S WORD FOR YOU MARK 4:40-41 40 He said to his disciples, “Why are you so afraid? Do you still have no faith?” 41 They were terrified and asked each other, “Who is this? Even the wind and the waves obey him!” (NIV) Jesus’ question, “Do you still have no faith?” can also be translated, […]
God’s Word for You – 1 Peter 5:10-11 The God of All Grace
GOD’S WORD FOR YOU 1 PETER 5:10-11 10 And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast. The restoration of verse 10 is still in this lifetime; we cannot stand under […]
God’s Word for You – 1 Peter 5:9 Stand firm in the faith
GOD’S WORD FOR YOU 1 PETER 5:9 9 Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that your brothers throughout the world are undergoing the same kind of sufferings. (NIV) On the 31st of October, 1817 (the 300th anniversary of the Lutheran Reformation), the King of Prussia attempted to extend his reign over […]
God’s Word for You – 1 Peter 5:8 The roaring lion
GOD’S WORD FOR YOU 1 PETER 5:8 8 Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. (NIV) Peter touches on the natural concern and fear that mankind has for Judgment Day. For the typical Christian, the mention of the Judgment produces (1) fear, the […]
God’s Word for You – 1 Peter 5:6-7 Providence
GOD’S WORD FOR YOU 1 PETER 5:6-7 6 Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. 7 Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. (NIV) Is this care that God has for us an extension of his love, of his grace, or his […]
God’s Word for You – 1 Peter 5:5 Be humble
GOD’S WORD FOR YOU 1 PETER 5:5 5 Young men, in the same way be submissive to those who are older. Peter continues in the context of the church. He has just cautioned the church’s elders (pastors) about their conduct and potential sins and pitfalls; now he says “in the same way” to the young […]
God’s Word for You – Mark 4:37-39 The waves and winds still know…
GOD’S WORD FOR YOU MARK 4:37-39 37 A furious squall came up, and the waves broke over the boat, so that it was nearly swamped. 38 Jesus was in the stern, sleeping on a cushion. The disciples woke him and said to him, “Teacher, don’t you care if we drown?” 39 He got up, rebuked […]
God’s Word for You – 1 Peter 5:4 Christ the Chief Shepherd
GOD’S WORD FOR YOU 1 PETER 5:4 4 And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away. (NIV) When the Bible describes God as our Shepherd, it is always describing Christ and his work. He is the Shepherd who saves his people: “Save your people and […]
God’s Word for You – 1 Peter 5:2-3 shepherds of God’s flock
GOD’S WORD FOR YOU 1 PETER 5:2-3 2 Be shepherds of God’s flock that is under your care, serving as overseers– not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be; not greedy for money, but eager to serve; 3 not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being […]
God’s Word for You – 1 Peter 5:1 Here I come, Father!
GOD’S WORD FOR YOU 1 PETER 5:1 5 To the elders among you, I appeal as a fellow elder, a witness of Christ’s sufferings and one who also will share in the glory to be revealed: (NIV) Peter’s first word, oun (οὖν) “therefore,” goes untranslated here, but it draws a conclusion or a logical continuation […]
