God Gives Grace to the Humble

Jesus Ushers in the Reign of God
Jesus Teaches about Relationships

1 Peter 5:1-7

The Message

He’ll Promote You at the Right Time

5 ^1-3 I have a special concern for you church leaders. I know what it’s like to be a leader, in on Christ’s sufferings as well as the coming glory. Here’s my concern: that you care for God’s flock with all the diligence of a shepherd. Not because you have to, but because you want to please God. Not calculating what you can get out of it, but acting spontaneously. Not bossily telling others what to do, but tenderly showing them the way.

^4-5 When God, who is the best shepherd of all, comes out in the open with his rule, he’ll see that you’ve done it right and commend you lavishly. And you who are younger must follow your leaders. But all of you, leaders and followers alike, are to be down to earth with each other, for—

God has had it with the proud,
But takes delight in just plain people.

^6-7 So be content with who you are, and don’t put on airs. God’s strong hand is on you; he’ll promote you at the right time. Live carefree before God; he is most careful with you.

For Reflection

Remember Christ's humility.  Christ came as a healer. Christ performed as a compassionate servant to all who came to him.  Gather, in Jesus name.  Make obedience your vocation.  Touch each other with the hand of God's grace. Give and expect nothing in return. 

Pray

that you will be a doer of the word and not a hearer only.