Friday Reflection November 5, 2021

Friday Reflection November 5, 2021

More like Jesus

Good morning friends,
Happy Friday!

Today’s text for refection is 1 Peter 2 :21-22. Let us see what lessons we can take from this passage as we seek to be more like Jesus!

Focus Scripture
To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in his steps. “He committed no sin, and no deceit was found in his mouth.”
1 Peter 2:21‭-‬22 NIV
https://bible.com/bible/111/1pe.2.21-22.NIV

Background
In verses 21 & 22 Peter is alluding to what he had just written in 1 Peter 2:20 about suffering for doing good. He then went on to explain the reason for which we ( Christians) are called, by pointing to the example of Jesus.

Application
We are not only called to reign with Christ, but also to suffer for his sake by living a life that is righteous and doing good even when we are mistreated. Peter puts it this way, Jesus suffered for our salvation ( the ultimate good) leaving an example for us to follow. Even though He suffered, He did not sin and neither did deceit came from His mouth.

It is customary for any human being to get angry when they are treated unfairly especially for doing what is right and good! Because of this unfair treatment one might be led to sin in words, deeds and thoughts. However, Peter reminds us that we should follow the example of our saviour! He suffered, but He did not sin!

I know some of us are saying, that it is impossible to live a life of suffering without sin. However, it is very possible. If we seek to be more like Jesus each day we will realize that our human nature will submit to the spirit of God. Then we will do what is good and right in his sight.

Charge
I charge us today, be more like Jesus, even if you are persecuted for doing good!

God bless you!

Shaneka Raymore Euphfa