1 Peter 5:1
October 15th 2023, 3rd Holy Day of the month
Rev. Tadashi Nagae, pastor
October 15th 2023, 3rd Holy Day of the month
Rev. Tadashi Nagae, pastor
Let us learn about what we Christians should remember from the beginning part of the section to the elders.
The first is to humble ourselves before God. Peter was an apostle, the one who walked closest to Jesus, but he says he is one of the same elders. His humility is shown here. Our humility expresses our spirituality, and the Lord gives blessings to the humble.
The second is to be witnesses to Christ's suffering. It is to testify that He suffered and died on the cross in place of our corrupt sins. It is not a matter for others. All Christians are given this position and mission.
The third is to be aware of the time to receive the glory of God. The Lord will come again in time. Or the time will come when we will meet Him in heaven. And then, we will be able to receive the glory of God. It is important to be aware and assume the time as we walk through our lives.
Let us be aware of our position and walk with the assumption what will take place in the future!
The first is to humble ourselves before God. Peter was an apostle, the one who walked closest to Jesus, but he says he is one of the same elders. His humility is shown here. Our humility expresses our spirituality, and the Lord gives blessings to the humble.
The second is to be witnesses to Christ's suffering. It is to testify that He suffered and died on the cross in place of our corrupt sins. It is not a matter for others. All Christians are given this position and mission.
The third is to be aware of the time to receive the glory of God. The Lord will come again in time. Or the time will come when we will meet Him in heaven. And then, we will be able to receive the glory of God. It is important to be aware and assume the time as we walk through our lives.
Let us be aware of our position and walk with the assumption what will take place in the future!
<The Verse of the Bible>
To the elders among you, I appeal as a fellow elder and a witness of Christ’s sufferings who also will share in the glory to be revealed:
1 Peter 5:1 (NIV)
