1 Peter 4:15-19
October 8th 2023, 2nd Holy Day of the month
Rev. Tadashi Nagae, pastor
October 8th 2023, 2nd Holy Day of the month
Rev. Tadashi Nagae, pastor
Continuing from last week, let us confirm what we need to keep in mind as we prepare for fiery (burning) trials.
The first is to check ourselves to see if there is anything we need to change in ourselves. We have a weakness that makes it difficult to be aware of our own sins. It is important to check ourselves first to see if we are walking righteously.
The second is to keep our eyes on the blessings of salvation. Certain hardships may come our way, but we have already received salvation which is indispensable and the most fortunate thing we can have. We must fix our eyes on the grace of salvation.
The third is to commit ourselves to our faithful Creator and to do good. It is to the truthful God, who alone has the power to create heaven and earth and all things by His Word alone, that we can commit our souls to. It is important to serve the Lord and His Church.
Jesus went through many hardships, but He always trusted in God the Father, endured them, and walked in doing good. Let us follow the Lord's example, entrusting ourselves to the Creator of Truth in the midst of burning hardships, and walk faithfully to the end!
The first is to check ourselves to see if there is anything we need to change in ourselves. We have a weakness that makes it difficult to be aware of our own sins. It is important to check ourselves first to see if we are walking righteously.
The second is to keep our eyes on the blessings of salvation. Certain hardships may come our way, but we have already received salvation which is indispensable and the most fortunate thing we can have. We must fix our eyes on the grace of salvation.
The third is to commit ourselves to our faithful Creator and to do good. It is to the truthful God, who alone has the power to create heaven and earth and all things by His Word alone, that we can commit our souls to. It is important to serve the Lord and His Church.
Jesus went through many hardships, but He always trusted in God the Father, endured them, and walked in doing good. Let us follow the Lord's example, entrusting ourselves to the Creator of Truth in the midst of burning hardships, and walk faithfully to the end!
<The Verse of the Bible>
So then, those who suffer according to God’s will should commit themselves to their faithful Creator and continue to do good.
1 Peter 4:19 (NIV)
