Scripture to Read: 1 Peter 3:5–6
God has clearly been showing us, whether we’re married or not, how we must submit to the authorities in our lives. God has also shown us that we have nothing to fear through our submission because His perfect love casts out all fear. Why? Because we know He is in charge of all areas of our lives and even if we suffer persecution, we trust and rest in Him to carry us through for His glory and praise. God has also shown us that our hope has to be in our Lord Jesus Christ and His sovereign rule and reign in our lives. In 1 Peter 3:5–6, God reminds all women that they are the children of Sarah. This reminder from God is an excellent reminder to all believers that through Christ, we are all descendants of Abraham. We know we are children of Abraham because of what God says in Galatians 3:29, And if you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham’s descendants, heirs according to promise. As every wife respectfully submits to her husband, God does not want her to fear. A wife should never give in to intimidation, allow herself to be led into sin, or be harmed by her husband. Any wife being abused needs to get help and seek protection, all the while praying for the transformation of her husband's soul (John 16:8–11; 2 Corinthians 4:4). We also need to pray for families and marriages so that husbands and wives are walking in complete obedience to God and His holy commands.
Challenge & Application
1. Since our hope as Christians is to be in Christ and all we have is in Christ, how are you walking in that hope each day?
2. We know we are children of Abraham through Christ; therefore, this earth is not our home. How are you preparing for your real home with Christ?
Don’t forget to pray using the A.C.T.S. (Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication) method!