1 Peter 5:6-10
6So humble yourselves under the mighty power of God, and at the right time he will lift you up in honor. 7Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you. 8Stay alert! Watch out for your great enemy, the devil. He prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour. 9Stand firm against him, and be strong in your faith. Remember that your family of believers all over the world is going through the same kind of suffering you are. 10In his kindness God called you to share in his eternal glory by means of Christ Jesus. So after you have suffered a little while, he will restore, support, and strengthen you, and he will place you on a firm foundation.
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Context
Peter wrote to Christians who were scattered and facing pressure for their faith. near the end of his letter he gives them a few last pieces of advice.
first he tells them to humble themselves and give all their worries to God, because God cares about them.
then he warns them. the devil is like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Peter's answer is to stay alert and stand firm, knowing that believers all over the world are going through the same thing.
What it means
the struggles you face are real, and you are not facing them alone. God cares about your worries, and after a season of suffering he promises to restore you and make you strong.
did you know? Peter once denied Jesus three times out of fear. Jesus restored him, so Peter knew firsthand what it means to be made strong again. see John 21:15-17.
Think about it
what worry would you like to hand over to God today?
Try this
write down one worry on a sticky note, pray about it and give it to God. then tell one friend so you are not carrying it alone.
pray: God, I give you this worry. help me stand firm, and thank you for caring about me.
talk about it: what worry would you like a friend to pray about with you?