Author Archives: L. Lyden

Be serious        But the end of all things is at hand(within reach); therefore, be serious and watchful in your prayers.         1 Peter 4:7 Be serious and watchful!  I’m not sure I can remember the last time I was really serious in prayer.  Sure, I pray daily for family and friends, for things that effect ourContinue reading “July 14, 2020”

Arm yourself! Therefore, since Christ suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves also with the same mind, for he who has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin, that he no longer should live the rest of his time in the flesh for the lusts of men, but for the will of God.Continue reading “July 13, 2020”

He brings us For Christ also suffered once for sins, the just for the unjust, that He might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh but made alive by the Spirit, 1 Peter 3:18 This is it! The whole reason Jesus came, died, raised back up and ascended.  To bring usContinue reading “July 11, 2020”

What’s your plan? But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear; 1 Peter 3:15 Do you have a plan?  A plan to share your testimony?  What about a planContinue reading “July 10, 2020”

Have compassion “Finally, all of you be of one mind, having compassion for one another; love as brothers, be tenderhearted, be courteous;”  1 Peter 3:8 Here is the solution to every relational problem.  Every racial issue and every religious disagreement.  Have compassion for one another.  Be tenderhearted and courteous/kind.  Sounds pretty simple, right?  Unfortunately, soContinue reading “July 9, 2020”

Chaste conduct                         Wives, likewise, be submissive to your own husbands, that even if some do not obey the word, they, without a word, may be won by the conduct of their wives, 1 Peter 3:1 Likewise?  In the same way?  As what?  This verse is referring back to the last portion of chapter 2 thatContinue reading “July 8, 2020”

Your calling For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that you should follow His steps: 1 Peter 2:21 So here it is . . . your calling.  What you are called to and why you are here in this world and on this planet. To followContinue reading “July 7, 2020”

Do good For what credit is it if, when you are beaten for your faults, you take it patiently? But when you do good and suffer, if you take it patiently, this is commendable before God.  1 Peter 2:20 This happens a lot.  Many times when doing something good, others will want to pull youContinue reading “July 2, 2020”

Silence the ignorance For this is the will of God, that by doing good you may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men—  1 Peter 2:15 This is one of the “God’s will” passages in His Word, so you absolutely know what God’s will is in this situation.  You don’t even have to askContinue reading “June 30, 2020”

Let God be Big Be careful to live properly among your unbelieving neighbors. Then even if they accuse you of doing wrong, they will see your good works, and they will give glory to God on the day of visitation. 1 Peter 2:12 So, the LORD showed me something this week about how I wasContinue reading “June 28, 2020”