DAILY DEVOTION - 21 DECEMBER 2019

Good morning. Peace be with you all. Rejoice in the Lord always. "For God called you to do good, even if it means suffering, just as Christ suffered for you. He is your example, and you must follow in his steps. He never sinned, nor ever deceived anyone." 1 Peter 2:21-22 NLT Insight We may suffer for many reasons. Some suffering is the direct result of our own sin, some happens because of our foolishness, and some is the result of living in a fallen world. Peter is writing about suffering that comes as a result of doing good. Christ never sinned, and yet He suffered so that we could be set free. Challenge When we follow Christ's example and live for others, we too may suffer. Our goal should be to face suffering as He did—with patience, calmness, and confidence that God is in control of our lives and future. May God bless and protect you all. In Jesus mighty name. Amen.