1Peter: Living HopeMarching Orders: 1Peter 4:7-11November 1, 2015Please turn to 1Peter 4:7-11 Michael’s Personal Goal: To live my life as if Jesus really is coming soon.Main Idea (V 7): The end of all things is at handWhat does it mean? The present order of things could change at any momentApp: Keep watch, for you do not know the day or the hour (see Matthew 25:1-13, 26:41) App: How’s your oil supply? Three Marching Orders (V 7) 1: Be serious in your prayer: Sober. Keep a clear headApp: stay sober to the priorities of God’s Word 2: Watchful in your prayer (V 7): Sleeplessly vigilant: ready-ready App: Stay awake and be ready3: Fervent in love: The badge of the believer is love “By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another.” John 13:35App (V 8): Love one another ferventlyApp (V 9): Be hospitable to one another without grumblingApp (V 10): Use whatever gift you have been given to serve What is God’s Spirit speaking into your life today? How must you respond?