7 Living with HOPE
- by AMEN
Give thanks for 3 things!
Tell God at least 3 things that you are thankful for, that He has provided for you this week.
Ask for Wisdom
James 1:5 "If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him." ............. Say a short prayer right now and ask God to give you wisdom and understanding as you read and study His word.
Repent of any Problems
If things happened in your life that you know were not pleasing to God then now is the time to repent (turn away from those things.) Ask God to change you and make you more like Jesus. Embrace Jesus' forgiveness for your sin and receive the power of God to continue to change your life.
Bible 1 Peter 1:10-13
1 Peter 1:10-13 ESV
Concerning this salvation, the prophets who prophesied about the grace that was to be yours searched and inquired carefully, inquiring what person or time the Spirit of Christ in them was indicating when he predicted the sufferings of Christ and the subsequent glories. It was revealed to them that they were serving not themselves but you, in the things that have now been announced to you through those who preached the good news to you by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven, things into which angels long to look. Therefore, preparing your minds for action, and being sober-minded, set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ.
Q1 - 1 Peter 3:12
How did the prophets gain their wisdom? How much did they understand of what they wrote? How is our understanding different from that of the prophets (verse 12)?
Q2 - 1 Peter 3:13
Because of our living hope, what does Peter exhort us to do in verse 13? ... Do you remember when you first had confidence in your salvation? ... Tell a little about that time.
Q3 - 1 Peter 3:13
Peter wanted the believers to remember that they needed to keep full control of their minds and bodies so as not to be enticed away from God and lose the “preparedness” they needed in order to stand for him. ... What do you struggle with that draws you away from living the life Jesus desires for you? ... Ask Jesus to take control of that ares of your life right now!
Journal What God Is Speaking To You
Take time to journal some of your thoughts about God's love for you.
Verse for meditation and memory
1 Peter 1:13 NIV84
Therefore, prepare your minds for action; be self‑controlled; set your hope fully on the grace to be given you when Jesus Christ is revealed.