1 Peter 4 - Praying God's Word

 

Please read 1 Peter 4.

www.blueletterbible.org/nasb/1pe/4/1/s_1155001

Meditate on verse 7.

 

The end of all things is near;

therefore, be of sound

 judgment and sober spirit

 for the purpose of prayer.

 

Wow, what a sobering thought!  The end of all things is near.  Therefore, what are we to be doing and what kind of people should we be?  The time is past for pursuing worldly things; the time is now for pursuing God’s will (vs. 2-3).  The time is past for carrying out fleshly desires; the time is now to carry out God’s desires.  May the remainder of our time on earth be consumed by the things of God. 

 

Ask God to give you an eternal perspective.  Time is short; focus on Christ and what positively impacts His Kingdom.

Pray 1 Peter 4:1-2 and 7-11 over yourself and those for whom you stand guard as a faithful, prayerful watchman (Isaiah 62:6-7).

 “LORD Jesus Christ, arm ___________ and me with Your purpose. 

As we suffer in the flesh, let us cease from sin,

 so as to live the rest of the time in the flesh no

 longer for the lusts of men, but for Your will, God.

 The end of all things is near; therefore, let us have

 sound judgment and a sober spirit for the purpose of prayer.

 Help us keep fervent in our love for one another

 because love covers a multitude of sins. Let us be

hospitable to one another without complaint.  

With the gifts You give us, let us serve one another as

good stewards of Your grace.  Help us speak Your utterances, God.

Help us serve by the strength You supply, so that

 in all things You will be glorified through Jesus Christ.

 To You, Jesus, belongs the glory and

dominion forever and ever.  Amen~”

 

The WATCHMAN on the WALL, 4 – Dr. Ron and Marsha Harvell