Devotions

“Dear friends, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal that has come on you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you” (1 Peter 4:12). Do…

“If anyone speaks, they should do so as one who speaks the very words of God. If anyone serves, they should do so with the strength God provides, so that…

“Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling.  Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms”…

“Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins” (1 Peter 4:5). When we focus upon loving another, we begin to pay attention to who…

“The end of all things is near. Therefore be alert and of sober mind so that you may pray” (1 Peter 4:7). This is more true now than it was…

“For this is the reason the gospel was preached even to those who are now dead, so that they might be judged according to human standards in regard to the…

“But they will have to give account to him who is ready to judge the living and the dead” (1 Peter 4:5). Everyone will stand before the Lord.  This is…

“They are surprised that you do not join them in their reckless, wild living, and they heap abuse on you” (1 Peter 4:4). Why are you so afraid of being…

“For you have spent enough time in the past doing what pagans choose to do – living in debauchery, lust, drunkenness, orgies, carousing and detestable idolatry” (1 Peter 4:3). Look…

“As a result, they do not live the rest of their earthly lives for evil human desires, but rather for the will of God” (1 Peter 4:2). This is a…