05/09 1 Peter 2:10
10 “Once you had no identity as a people; now you are God’s people. Once you received no mercy; now you have received God’s mercy.”
YOU
Today God’s Word is speaking directly to you. You belong to Jesus. Know it. Live it. Be the Word. Jesus is Lord.
05/08 1 Peter 2:9
9 But you are not like that, for you are a chosen people. You are royal priests, a holy nation, God’s very own possession. As a result, you can show others the goodness of God, for he called you out of the darkness into his wonderful light.
PEOPLE
We are not just any people, we are chosen of God in Christ. Whosoever will may come. When we choose Jesus we are Chosen of God in Christ. Choose Jesus. Trust Him. Walk in the light as He is light.
05/07 1 Peter 2:8
8 And, “He is the stone that makes people stumble, the rock that makes them fall.” They stumble because they do not obey God’s word, and so they meet the fate that was planned for them.
SIN
All of mankind sins. All. Sin is choosing our way over God’s way. Sinners deny and despise Jesus. They are in rebellion against God.
05/06 1 Peter 2:7
7 Yes, you who trust him recognize the honor God has given him. But for those who reject him, “The stone that the builders rejected has now become the cornerstone.”
HONOR
God chooses whom and what He will honor. He has told us in His Word that He honors the Christ. Jesus is the Christ and He is most honored by God. Choose Jesus if you believe the Word of God. Trust in Him and only in Him.
05/05 1 Peter 2:6
As the Scriptures say, “I am placing a cornerstone in Jerusalem, chosen for great honor, and anyone who trusts in him will never be disgraced.”
CHOSEN
Jesus is God’s everything. He was chosen before the foundation of the World. He is the honored Son of God. Trust in Jesus and you will never be disappointed.
05/04 1 Peter 2:5
And you are living stones that God is building into his spiritual temple. What’s more, you are his holy priests. Through the mediation of Jesus Christ, you offer spiritual sacrifices that please God.
LIFE
Your life counts. Jesus equips you to have a relationship with the perfect, almighty, eternal Father. The Holy Spirit power of God leads you in the Holy Way. Jesus is Lord-He is your Lord.
05/03 1 Peter 2:4
You are coming to Christ, who is the living cornerstone of God’s temple. He was rejected by people, but he was chosen by God for great honor.
JESUS
Jesus was sent by the Father to save us from our sin. He is the Messiah, God and our salvation. He is the living embodiment of the unseen Lord. He represents God’s love sent to us. He is Lord. Rejoice for He is alive today and lives in us.
05/02 1 Peter 2:2-3
Like newborn babies, you must crave pure spiritual milk so that you will grow into a full experience of salvation. Cry out for this nourishment, 3 now that you have had a taste of the Lord’s kindness.
WORD
Read the Word of God-the Bible. Devour it as if the life you live depends upon it because it does. The Work of God in you is that you know the Word, and live the Word in your daily life. God’s Word is for life and living. Read the Word of God and remember it.
05/01 1 Peter 2:1
So get rid of all evil behavior. Be done with all deceit, hypocrisy, jealousy, and all unkind speech.
YOU
God’s Word is directed at you. We are not fruit inspectors of others but instead are charged with cleaning up our own behavior and actions. You change. You rejoice. You tend to your business and love one another. Simple huh. Be about the Lord’s work in your life and encourage and love those around you. Period.
04/30 Psalm 100:5
For the LORD is good. His unfailing love continues forever, and his faithfulness continues to each generation.
WORD
God’s Word is true. He is faithful. His faithfulness is ALWAYS. Trust in the Lord and He will see you through. This world is passing away. God is not. He was here before there was anything. He will be here when all things we know pass away. God is eternal. He shares Himself with us and gives us participation in Himself. We belong to Him and we will be with Him from now unto forever. Trust in the Lord.
