1 Peter 1 - Praying God's Word

Please read 1 Peter 1.

Meditate on verse 25.

But the Word of the LORD endures forever.

And this is the Word which was preached to you.

Peter was the disciple who denied knowing Jesus three times the night before Christ was crucified. Peter was part of Jesus’ inner circle of friends, but that night, Peter was more motivated by fear than love for his LORD. However, rather than killing himself in his shame like Judas did, Peter let Jesus forgive and restore him. After the resurrection, Christ graciously came to Peter, asked him if he loved Him, and exhorted him three times to shepherd His sheep (John 21:15-19). Peter wrote two letters as part of obeying his LORD’s command to tend His lambs. Thankfully, as a lamb of God, you have these shepherding letters to tend your heart and the hearts of those God has called you to shepherd.

Peter’s enduring letter explains how you are saved and protected by the power of God. It says that your faith is more precious than gold, so do not be distressed by trials because God uses trials to prove your faith.

Based on these and the many other truths found in 1 Peter 1, pray 1 Peter 1:13-16 over yourself and those for whom you stand guard as a faithful, prayerful watchman (Isaiah 62:6-7).

 “LORD, let ____________ and me prepare our minds for action,

keep sober in spirit, and fix our hope completely

on the grace to be brought to us at the revelation of You, Jesus Christ.


As obedient children, do not let us be conformed to the former lusts

 which were ours in our ignorance.

But like You, Holy One, who called us, let us be holy in all our behavior.


We can be holy because You are holy.


In Your name, Jesus~”

The WATCHMAN on the WALL ~ Dr. Ron and Marsha Harvell