Awake Us Now

When faced with persecution, we can give witness to the Lord Jesus Christ by refusing to return evil for evil, by answering questions in faith and humility, and by living such godly lives that false accusers are put to shame.

1 Peter 3:1-7 calls on Christian wives and husbands to practice what they believe. Everything in marriage is to done for the sake of Christ, following the example of His love for His church.

Why did Jesus compare some people to sheep and others to goats? Though these animals seem very similar, they are distinctly different, and the reasons are astounding! So which are you: A sheep? Or a goat?

Jesus, through His life's example, shows us how we are to relate to others, even those who misuse their authority over us. All of us are servants of the Lord Jesus Christ, and we are to willingly and wholeheartedly serve Him.

Rejoicing in the Lord -- Is it an empty exercise in futility? Or a source of strength found nowhere else?

How are we to live godly lives in a society that increasingly rejects God? Do we owe allegiance to human government when "our citizenship is in heaven" (Philippians 3:20)? Peter discusses these questions in 1 Peter 2:11-17.

Throughout the Scriptures, God reveals Himself as a solid rock, a sure foundation, a mighty fortress. Jesus makes it clear that He is that rock, and that "the stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone" (Psalm 118:22).

When Christ returns to earth, He will surprise those living in darkness. So join His light brigade!

Peter reminds us that we cannot have true faith without practicing that faith. God's desire is that we walk before Him in humility, faith, and obedience until the day He returns.

According to the Hebrew idiom, a "good" eye washealthy,generous, and focused on both the light of God and thewell-beingof others. The "bad" eye, on the other hand, was selfish,stingy,and turned inward towards the darkness in one's soul. Do youhave a "good" eye?