Over the last couple weeks I have been studying 1 Peter as part of a women's bible study at The Summit. I've been so encouraged during this study and can't help but share some of my notes from last night. Did you know Jesus has invited us into His true, real life story? We are His image bearers on this earth. This life we live in has never been intended to be perfect and never will be until His return, HOWEVER each and every moment in our lives occurs to fulfill His plan, His real life story. It's not an accident we are living where we are, we are working where we are, friends with who we're friends with, etc. etc. What peace I find in knowing that my past is anchored at the cross and that my hope is in the future. Affliction is only temporary! Adversity, anguish, burdens, irritation, pain, thorns, tribulation are all words that describe affliction and each and every single one of these things are only temporary, thank the Lord. My hope is in the future. My selfish ways get in the way of my relationship with Christ and the true understanding of his holiness. This life is NOT about me, it's about serving Him, it's about being Christ like. As quoted in my study, Chuck Swindoll writes, "A godly person is one who ceases to be self-centered in order to become God-centered. Christ became a man and, as a result of His earthy ministry, we see how God intended for humans to behave. Jesus is our unblemished example of godliness. Therefore, a godly person (a holy person) is a Christ-like person. Our goal as Christians is to become like Christ."
Seeking Him,
Elizabeth
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