Scripture to Read: 1 Peter 5:6–7
As we continue to examine 1 Peter 5:6–7, we must make sure we do not buy into the lie that we deserve anything because what we do deserve is death and hell apart from Christ. God mentions that He will exalt us at the proper time. God is the only one who exalts, but as He exalts us, it is not for our glory but for His. God gets all the glory because anything we think we accomplish has been done through His power, and so it's for His majesty and glory. Remember, we can do nothing of eternal value on our own, and our Lord Jesus makes this clear in John 15:5. The foundation for our life is Christ alone, and the reward we receive is due to His work in us and through us. As we serve our Lord, we also learn to rest in our Lord, choosing not only humility but also choosing not to be anxious because we know God loves us with His deepest love and watches over us very carefully. God repeats this in Philippians 4:6–7, Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. 7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. So God makes sure we understand that He is the answer to overcoming our anxiousness. God is our Guide and our Guard. We must rest in Him and trust Him, and He'll do more for us than we could ever imagine.
Challenge & Application
1. Why is it important to understand that we must choose to be humble and to make sure we do so under God’s mighty hand?
2. How will you choose NOT to be anxious, but instead pray and cast ALL of your anxiety on our Lord?
Don’t forget to pray using the A.C.T.S. (Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication) method!