Daily Grace
The God of All Grace
“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” (1 Peter 5:10). The God of all grace—what an extraordinary title for God. Peter was...
Amazing Grace
An often-overlooked truth about grace is that it enables us to live a life of victory. That doesn’t mean we never make a mistake but it does mean that we can grow and improve. Grace means that our failures have been paid for and we can continually come to Christ and...
Participating in His Divine Nature
“Through these he has given us his very great and precious promises, so that through them you may participate in the divine nature and escape the corruption in the world caused by evil desires” (2 Peter 1:4). How sad life would be without promises. Imagine facing a...
God Cares For You
“Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you” (1 Peter 5:7). Anxiety is a terrible enemy. It is the hidden cause of many heart attacks, ulcers, and various other disorders. It is fear that isn’t focused on any specific object; it is fear that is directed in...
Managing God’s Grace
“Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in its various forms” (1 Peter 4:10). God hasn’t left us to live totally dependent on our own resources. He has given us spiritual gifts that enable us to serve...
Christians Are Different
“They are surprised that you do not join them in their reckless, wild living, and they heap abuse on you” (1 Peter 4:4). Having described what our lives were before we believed in Jesus, Peter describes how the world reacts to the change in our lives. You might think...
Repay Evil with Blessing
“Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult. On the contrary, repay evil with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing” (1 Peter 3:9). Human nature is to treat others the way they treat us. If they treat us badly something in...
Jesus Plus Nothing Equals Everything
The Christian message focuses completely on Jesus Christ. If you read the New Testament, it is clear that God the Father loves His one and only Son, Jesus. John 3:16, may be the most loved verse in the Bible. It makes clear how God views His Son. “For God so loved the...
Live in Harmony with One Another
“Finally, all of you, live in harmony with one another; be sympathetic, love as brothers, be compassionate and humble” (1 Peter 3:8). “Live in harmony” is literally “Be like-minded.” It doesn’t mean that we have to like the same things in everyday life. I like...