Under Attack?
1 Peter 3:13-17 (AMP) “Now who is there to hurt you if you are zealous followers of that which is good?
But even in case you should suffer for the sake of righteousness, [you are] blessed (happy, to be envied). Do not dread or be afraid of their threats, nor be disturbed [by their opposition].
But in your hearts set Christ apart as holy [and acknowledge Him] as Lord. Always be ready to give a logical defense to anyone who asks you to account for the hope that is in you, but do it courteously and respectfully.
[And see to it that] your conscience is entirely clear ( unimpaired), so that, when you are falsely accused as evildoers, those who threaten you abusively and revile your right behavior in Christ may come to be ashamed [of slandering your good lives].
For [it is] better to suffer [unjustly] for doing right, if that should be God’s will, than to suffer [justly] for doing wrong.”
There may be something/someone/situations which seem to be attacking you. That is because we live in the world. But if we are following His Word, we have nothing to fear as God has the opinion that matters.
Live life boldly and for God’s Will. Tell people who ask about our Savior with gentle, loving kindness. That way they have the door opened to be loved by Him as well, and they will not have reason to turn Him away.
Live your life as role models of God’s Word, let others be inspired by your life. This verse inspired me so much. This week I received mail from Gospel for Asia. It is a ministry to bring God’s Word to areas of the world that have not had the opportunity to hear it. Inside the letter was a story of a native missionary who was on the Ganges River. He stopped to talk to a woman crying and beating herself at the rivers edge. She was in financial desperation and offered her infant child to the so called goddess ganges by throwing her first born infant son into the river. The missionary began telling her of God’s love for her and her child. She said if only he had found her 30 minutes earlier, she would still have her child.
Granted, this story was told to make people see the need for missionaries. But I also see it as motivation to live your life so as to make others want to know what that light inside of us is. And then with the gentleness of God’s love, share it with them. Who knows what plans God has for us or for those we come in contact with!
Heavenly Father, Thank You so much for putting us in the right place at the right time and that every word and action not only brings us closer to You, but brings others to You as well. Thank You that we live a life that honors and glorifies Your Word, a life that inspires others to get to know You and that bonds all your children together in Your love. In Christ’s name I thank You, Amen.