2 Peter – Chapter 2

February 4, 2010

Remaining attached to God

More and more antichrists show off in the world today. Chapter 2 of 2nd Peter verifies to me the existence of the many false teachers around. We need to be always aware of these false teachers that may just bite us if we do not keep ourselves alert. For worse, if we fall into temptation, and rely on our own understanding (not on God’s viewpoint), we might just be one of these false teachers too.

Today, it is very evident that false prophets poisin the minds of the weak. This stands for the awakening of the minds of Christians to do something about it. We needto remain attached and focused in God, and to rely only on Him.

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2 Peter- Chapter 1

February 4, 2010

Focus on Eternal things


This chapter reminds me the necessity to be always reminded that everything I have is temporary, just as what Peter said; “I think it is right to refresh your memoryas long as I live in the tent of this body..” Peter always talks about the coming of Jesus Christ and he keeps on reminding that we need to be prepared because taking off from this earth might come any time. This reminder is made more foreceful because it was seemed to be written by Peter his death. I believe I needed to read the book of Peter because as a Christian, everyday should be a reminder for me to look at this life as temporary and look at more important things- eternal things.

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1 Peter –Chapter 5

February 4, 2010

Clothing oneself with humility


In this chapter I have been again reminded of God’s desire for us to live a humble life. “Clothe yourself with humiliy..” In Philippians it was said as “Wear your apron of humility..”.

Apron- worn by people serving in fastfood chains or restaurants. This reminds me that God wants us to serve just like how these servants in the eating areas do. We prepare their food and serve them on their tables. Just as how we need to share the word of God to them for spiritual digestion.

Humility is also what it takes for us to wholeheartedly share the sufferings in Christ. Without the spirit of humility, we will never be willing to submit to God.

Peter was talking about humility, sufferings and judgment, and these gave me the idea of what he really wanted to emphasize. Maybe, he was just reminding us that it is normal to suffer in Christ’s name, and remain humble while in it, because in time, God will be laying down His judgment, where there will be rewards for the faithful ones. Nonetheless, I decide to be faithful to Him not because of the rewards to come but because of the joy I find while serving God and His people. I don’t like to focus on the idea that I am eager to look forward to that time that Ill be paid for what I’ve done. Not at all.

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1 Peter – Chapter 4

February 4, 2010

Sharing Christ’s suffering


A reminder that Christian life is not easy at all. Like a runner in a race, it will be exhausting but as we run the last lap and approach the finish line, we know, there’s a prize. And it is being with the King of kings.

Our willingness to suffer with Christ will equip us with the power to conquer sin. As God wants us to be molded to perfection, we too should be available for His “training” on this earth. Persecutions and other parts of the “perfecting” process will let us grow in the likeness of Christ.

Christ suffered even though He is sinless. And up to now, the world still wants to hurt Him through us- His followers. This truth doesn’t bother me at all, instead, it inspires me to move on because I believe in Jesus, I and other Christians can get through all persecutions.

As I wait on Him, I will praise Him, serve Him, love Him, and share His sufferings. He has given me a lot and it will be my joy to give them back to Him. He is my king and He deserves everything I have.

The seventh verse reminded me of the gifts He has given me. I am inspired to maximize them better for Him. And while I am doing things to glorify Him, I am eager to discover more about the gifts that He will soon show me. Nonetheless, I ask God that this eagerness will not push me to do things by my own but instead, depend on Him at all times.

Christ suffered for my redemption. He has ransomed me. This is the greatest gift I have ever received. Even if I put together all my talents and skills and offer them to Him, it wont make the same value as His gift of salavation to me. Nevertheless, I believe that God will take all of these and will be happy. It is my desire that each day, God will take all of me. That’s why everyday, it is more of Him and less of me.

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1 Peter – Chapter 3

February 4, 2010-02-09


Loving One Another


“You must all have the same attitude and the same feelings; love one another, and be kind and humble with one another. “ v.8

There’s a lot of reminders in chapter 3 about how we are going to serve God while we are in His church. We do not just need our hands to work, but also (most importantly perhaps) our hearts. In this verse, I am reminded that we need to be united in love with one another in the name of Jesus Christ.

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1 Peter – Chapter 2

February 4, 2010


Living the Christian life (Christian sufferings)


The 2nd chapter of 1st Peter taught me that truth about Jesus’ suffering, which I ought to imitate as His follower: “submit yourselves to your masters and show them complete respect, not only to those who are kind but considerate but also to those who are harsh. – v.18 God has faced more than enough in the hands of people.

Jesus suffered but He remained humble and forgiving. I too must learn to be like Him. “When He was insulted, He did not answer back.” V.23

The prophets are right when they said Christians will soon face persecutions wherever they go. These sufferings in our Christian life do not intimidate me but rather, fortify my faith because more and more, God’s word is proven true in our very eyes.

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1 Peter- Chapter 1

February 4, 2010

Everything is temporary

The first chapter of peter is like a big eye-opener for me. For a fact, this is the first time that I am given the prompting to read the book (considering its brevity, I have not read the whole book in the past). Maybe it’s because I always look at Peter as someone who denied Jesus 3 times. It’s his “trademark” for me. But now, I’m over it.

I see that Peter has a lot to say to urge me to get more serious about my service to God, while enjoying it. His call to a holy living really inspired me to do better for God. “Be holy because I am holy..” v.16

Again, I was reminded that everything is temporary, and that I have to maximize all I have for God’s glory. We are like tourists in this place, soon we will leave and go to our true home, with Him. We don’t have all the time to spend here, so we need to prepare and pack up the things that we need before we leave. These things are the ingredients of the fruit of the Holy Spirit, which God Himself provides.

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