‘For Prayer.’
a) Acts 12:12. We gather together.
b) Luke 5:16. We can go to the very quiet place.
c) Acts 16:13. When done corporately it is good to have a designated meeting place.
d) Colossians 4:2. We should be:-
1- Devoted.
2- With an alert mind.
3- With a thankful heart.
e) 2 Thessalonians 3:1. Consider those people in Mission.
(This QT shows me the correct situation and motivation For Prayer)
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‘Honour Christ In Our Hearts.’
1 Peter 3:13-17.
Here Apostle Peter teaches us about handling personally times of personal persecution – his teaching is so practical – and it is the Word of God.
a) 1 Peter 3:13. Now who is there to harm you if you are zealous for what is good? (It may hurt us but it cannot harm us in Christ – we have Eternal Life.
b) 1 Peter 3:14. Even if we suffer for Righteousness sake:-
1- We will be Blessed.
2- We are to have no fear of them.
3- Do not be troubled.
c) 1 Peter 3:15. Honour Christ as Holy in our hearts.
d) 1 Peter 3:15. Always be prepared to make a defence to anyone who asks us for a reason for the Hope that is in us; yet do it with gentleness and respect.
e) 1 Peter 3:16. Have a good conscience, so that when we are slandered, those who revile our good behaviour in Christ may be put to shame.
f) 1 Peter 3:17. For it is better to suffer for doing good, if that should be God’s will, than for doing evil.
(Through this Second one I see the importance of being able to Honour Christ In My Heart even when facing difficult times)
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Chris.
Honouring Christ as Holy in our hearts is a great stabiliser for us. Sometimes when we are hurt and angry we “let our hearts go”. This always increases our difficulty and can cause us emotional exhaustion. Proverbs tells us to guard our hearts, surely this is wise advice.
