H- [X] 1 Peter 4:2,19…2 so as to live the rest of the time in the flesh no longer for human lusts, but for the will of God. NASB [Z1]
E- Because of the suffering of Jesus, every person has the opportunity to believe in Jesus as the resurrected Son of God and be saved. [A1] The Disciple can then grow by the grace of God, the Word of God, and the power of the Holy Spirit. [A2 & A3]
Then even when suffering and hard times come, the Disciple does not live according to the former human lusts but for the will of God. There is a remarkable change due to the growth of the Disciple; a desire to obey the will of God.
19 Therefore, those also who suffer according to the will of God are to entrust their souls to a faithful Creator in doing what is right.
Even when we are suffering because we are doing the will of God there is a way of peace and joy. We are to entrust our souls to the faithful Creator. The faithful Omnipotent God created the universe and each individual. He can certainly be trusted with our souls. Our desire to do His will results in doing what is right; including obeying the commandments of Jesus. This is not to secure anything by works but to demonstrate our love for Jesus [John 14:15]
A- God who created us can certainly take care of our problems and He will never fail us.
H- O God I’m so weak today! Please give me your strength to do Your will and help me reveal your glory to others.
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Notes: A– [A1- For how to have peace with God and become a Disciple [Y] click here, A2- for how to have the peace of God and grow as a Disciple click here, A3 for how to teach Disciples to be Disciple-makers click here]; U- I normally do not capitalize the “S” in satan; X- 4 steps in The H.E.A.R method of Bible study and worship; Y- “Disciples” or “Christians”?; Z1- My wife Barbara and I read 1 Peter 4 – 6/28/2022 – as part of our plan to read through the Bible in a year. Of the 6 chapters we read that day 1 Peter 4:2,19 were our best verses of the day. [X]
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