January 30, 2025
Bringing Hope to Everyday Life
1 Peter 3:13-17
13 Who then will harm you if you are devoted to what is good? 14 But even if you should suffer for righteousness, you are blessed. Do not fear them or be intimidated, 15 but in your hearts regard Christ the Lord as holy, ready at any time to give a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you. 16 Yet do this with gentleness and reverence, keeping a clear conscience, so that when you are accused, those who disparage your good conduct in Christ will be put to shame. 17 For it is better to suffer for doing good, if that should be God’s will, than for doing evil.
13 Who then will harm you if you are devoted to what is good? 14 But even if you should suffer for righteousness, you are blessed. Do not fear them or be intimidated, 15 but in your hearts regard Christ the Lord as holy, ready at any time to give a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you. 16 Yet do this with gentleness and reverence, keeping a clear conscience, so that when you are accused, those who disparage your good conduct in Christ will be put to shame. 17 For it is better to suffer for doing good, if that should be God’s will, than for doing evil.
As followers of Christ, we're called to bring hope to our everyday lives. This means being ready to share the reason for our hope with gentleness and respect. Think about the people in your daily life - family, friends, coworkers, neighbors. How can you intentionally bring hope into their lives? It might be through a kind word, an act of service, or simply being present in their struggles. Today, ask God to show you one specific way you can be a bearer of hope to someone in your sphere of influence.
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