Read: 1 Peter 3:8-17
Do not be afraid of their threats, nor be troubled. — 1 Peter 3:14
Bible in a year:
2 Chronicles 25-27; John 16
Corporal Desmond Doss was the first conscientious objector to earn the Congressional Medal of Honour, the United States’ highest military award. A devout follower of Christ, Doss believed that it was not right for him to kill others, but he wanted to serve his country so he volunteered as a medic. During boot camp, his fellow soldiers ridiculed him for refusing to fire a rifle. They mocked him when he read his Bible and knelt beside his bunk at night to pray. But in combat, it was a different story.
During the World War II battle for Okinawa in May 1945, Doss repeatedly risked his life to rescue scores of wounded men. Through his unselfish actions, he earned the gratitude and respect of his former critics and of those whose lives he saved.
In the face of unjust criticism, Peter told his fellow Christians, “Even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you are blessed. ‘And do not be afraid of their threats, nor be troubled’” (1 Peter 3:14). He urged them to honour God in their hearts and be ready to give a respectful reply to anyone who asked about the hope within them (v.15).
May our response to a hurting world that’s often hostile to Christ be one that demonstrates God’s love. — David C. McCasland
We’re told to love the enemies
That in this life we face,
For showing love that’s not deserved
Reveals to them God’s grace. — Bosch
To return good for good is human; to return good for evil is divine.
ODB.ORG
Do not be afraid of their threats, nor be troubled. — 1 Peter 3:14
Bible in a year:
2 Chronicles 25-27; John 16
Corporal Desmond Doss was the first conscientious objector to earn the Congressional Medal of Honour, the United States’ highest military award. A devout follower of Christ, Doss believed that it was not right for him to kill others, but he wanted to serve his country so he volunteered as a medic. During boot camp, his fellow soldiers ridiculed him for refusing to fire a rifle. They mocked him when he read his Bible and knelt beside his bunk at night to pray. But in combat, it was a different story.
During the World War II battle for Okinawa in May 1945, Doss repeatedly risked his life to rescue scores of wounded men. Through his unselfish actions, he earned the gratitude and respect of his former critics and of those whose lives he saved.
In the face of unjust criticism, Peter told his fellow Christians, “Even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you are blessed. ‘And do not be afraid of their threats, nor be troubled’” (1 Peter 3:14). He urged them to honour God in their hearts and be ready to give a respectful reply to anyone who asked about the hope within them (v.15).
May our response to a hurting world that’s often hostile to Christ be one that demonstrates God’s love. — David C. McCasland
We’re told to love the enemies
That in this life we face,
For showing love that’s not deserved
Reveals to them God’s grace. — Bosch
To return good for good is human; to return good for evil is divine.
ODB.ORG
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