Discover the Power of Victorious Hope (We Need Hope)
DISCOVER THE POWER OF VICTORIOUS HOPE
1 Peter 5:6-11
The 'why' behind Peter’s/God’s call for us to ‘have joy in suffering’. Having the proper “why” can make all the difference.
FOUR WORDS DESCRIBE
WHAT GOD DOES IN US
1. Restore - in Greek - katartizó - καταρτίζω
Definition = to complete, prepare
Translations = “mending” the nets in the gospels, “equipped”, “restored”, “made complete”
2. Confirm - stérizó - στηρίζω
a. to make stable, place firmly, set fast, fix:
b. to strengthen, make firm; to render constant, confirm, one's mind, establish
3. Strengthen - sthenoó - σθενόω - only 1 usage
Definition = properly, make strong so as to be mobile – i.e. able to move in a way that achieves something in the most effective way.
4. Establish - themelioó - θεμελιόω
Definition - to lay the foundation of
Translations = established, firmly established, founded, grounded, and laid the foundation
How should we live as people facing suffering, with a victorious hope?
- Humble yoursel
- Cast your anxiety on God
- Be watchful – we have a lion-like enemy
- Resist the devil and stand firm in your faith
APPLICATION
1. Know your why! - Why can we rejoice even in suffering? Because we have an eternal mindset we can respond to suffering differently. Memorize 1 Peter 5:10
2. Do a devotional reading plan on humility or casting anxiety on God.
3. Take time each day this week to write out your anxieties, pray over them individually, surrendering them to God. Share this with a brother or sister in Christ. They can also help bear your burden.
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