Tuesday October 3
(Bishop Samuel Ajayi Crowther's Day)
Bible Reading: 1 Pet 5: 1 - 13
Topic: Quadruple Blessings
Peter has addressed
several issues in today's reading which concern both the old and the young.
Our generation wants to
serve God without suffering, but Peter has made it clear that Christians should
endure suffering.
Serving God should be from
a sincere and a willing heart and not for any selfish reason.
Peter also emphasized on
humility. Humility and fear of God take care of all human aspirations including
wealth, honour and life (Prov. 22: 4)
Paul encourages us to have
this attitude in us which was also in Christ Jesus (Phil. 2: 5). The truth is
that he is not a lion, we have the Lion of Judah in our midst. Moreover the
enemy is not devouring anyone he sees, but seeks to devour those that do not
know God or who know God but are careless and not watchful enough.
If we remain faithful
despite our sufferings, then the quadrupled blesings shall become ours. He will
restore, make us strong, firm and steadfast
Prayer
Father Lord, give me the
grace to remain faithful in all circumstances of life, Amen.
Memory Verse 1 Pet. 5: 8
"Be sober, be vigilant
because your adversary, the devil as a roaring lion walketh about seeking whom
he may devour."
Source:
The Daily Fountain 2017
(The Daily Devotional Guide of the Church of Nigeria Anglican Communion)
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