#1peter4

[coptorthodox]

But the end of all things is at hand; therefore be serious and watchful in your prayers. 1 Peter 4:7 #coptorthodox #bibleverse #bible #bibleversedaily #dailyverse #coptic #orthodox @coptorthodox #secondcoming #christiscoming #eternallife #christreturn #1peter #1peter4 #1peter47 #1peter4v7 #beseriousandwatchfulinyourprayers #theendofallthingsisathand https://www.instagram.com/p/CUPJMx8P_ln/?utm_medium=tumblr

[astoldbyanaia]

A very simple yet profound command. GO and make disciples! You’re wondering well, how can I do that..? We’re stuck at home. You can simply start by praying for your friends who aren’t saved. You can even start sharing the word of God more and pray that the word that you’re sharing touches Atleast 1 person. Let’s not let this pandemic distract us! We still have work to do ♥️ • • 🇫🇷: Une commande très simple mais profonde. ALLEZ et faites des disciples! Vous vous demandez bien, comment puis-je faire ça ..? Nous sommes confinés. Vous pouvez simplement commencer par prier pour vos amis qui sont toujours dans le monde. Vous pouvez même commencer à partager la parole de Dieu sur INSTAGRAM et prier pour que la parole que vous partagez touche au moins 1 personne. Ne laissons pas cette pandémie nous distraire! Nous avons encore du travail à faire pour le royaume ♥️. • • 🇪🇸: Un comando muy simple pero profundo. Ir y hacer discípulos! Te preguntas bien, ¿cómo puedo hacer eso ...? Estamos en cuarentena en casa. Simplemente puede comenzar orando por sus amigos que no están salvados. Incluso puedes comenzar a compartir más la palabra de Dios en Instagram y rezar para que la palabra que estás compartiendo toque al menos 1 persona. ¡No permitamos que esta pandemia nos distraiga! Todavía tenemos trabajo que hacer ♥️. •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• #TGFCo #TheGoodFaith #ChristianBloggers #Christianinstagram #WOG #bibleverseoftheday #1peter #useyourgifts #bekind #1peter4:10 #FaithBlogs #Jesus #Beleiver #dailybibleverse #biblestudy #faithhope #godislove #frenchchristian #hispanicchristian #frenchworship #spanishworship #Rezar #LaBiblia #Alabanzar #Adoración #Labible #Jeunechretien #youngadultministry #jovenesparajesus https://www.instagram.com/p/B-HyJuQJKi3/?igshid=1ooe7vphxk8yd

[coptorthodox]

Be hospitable to one another without grumbling. 1 Peter 4:9 #coptorthodox #bibleverse #bible #bibleversedaily #dailyverse #coptic #orthodox @coptorthodox #1peter #1peter4 #1peter49 #1peter4v9 #behospitable #behospitabletooneanother #withoutgrumbling https://www.instagram.com/p/CWptpM-PtKh/?utm_medium=tumblr

[coptorthodox]

Yet if anyone suffers as a Christian, let him not be ashamed, but let him glorify God in this matter. 1 Peter 4:16 #coptorthodox @coptorthodox #copticorthodox #bibleverse #bible #dailybibleverse #bibleversedaily #dailyverse #coptic #orthodox #notashamedofthegospel #1peter #1peter4 #1peter4v16 #ifanyonesuffersasachristian https://www.instagram.com/p/B4HZDdEpl_J/?igshid=1jrzcyy9dch3u

[coptorthodox]

If anyone speaks, let him speak as the oracles of God. If anyone ministers, let him do it as with the ability which God supplies, that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom belong the glory and the dominion forever and ever. Amen. 1 Peter 4:11 #coptorthodox @coptorthodox #copticorthodox #bibleverse #bible #dailybibleverse #bibleversedaily #dailyverse #coptic #orthodox #servinggod #1peter #1peter4 #1peter4v11 https://www.instagram.com/p/BzNZ2JiJFcZ/?igshid=1rk2uza0jxbiv

[badzkyrie]

The Stretch of Grace: Learning to Love Like Jesus

We often talk about love as if it were a simple emotion, something that fluctuates with our moods or the kindness of others. But as I sat with my notes from this past Sunday, reflecting on 1 Peter 4:8–11, I realized that the love Jesus calls us to is something much deeper. It is a "stretchable" love. It is a love that does not just react to the world but actively seeks to redeem it.

When we look at the life of Christ, we see a love that was constantly being poured out for others. If we want to point people toward Him, our lives must become a reflection of that same sacrificial heart.

A Love That Covers all sin

The Apostle Peter begins with a powerful command: "And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins" (1 Peter 4:8 KJV).

The word "fervent" here implies a stretching, like a rubber band being pulled to its limit. It isn't always easy to love people when they fail us. In fact, our natural instinct is often to expose their faults or hold onto bitterness. But the right kind of love, that "Agape" love chooses to cover.

This isn't about ignoring sin or pretending it didn't happen. It is about the Gospel. Just as Jesus covered our sins with His own blood on the cross, we are called to deal with the offenses of others with a heart that seeks restoration rather than revenge. As it says in Proverbs 10:12, "Hatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all sins." When we wait patiently for a brother or sister to find repentance, we are acting like our Savior.

A Love That Cares Through Hospitality

Love is not just an internal feeling; it has to move outward into our hands and feet. Peter continues in verse 9: "Use hospitality one to another without grudging" (1 Peter 4:9 KJV).

Hospitality is the practical application of love. It is about opening our hearts and our homes to make room for others. In a world that is increasingly lonely and divided, a simple act of genuine care can be a lighthouse. When we serve others without complaining, we show them that they are valued by God. We become sensitive to the needs around us, looking past our own comfort to see the person standing right in front of us.

A Love That Serves for His Glory

Finally, we have to realize that our lives are not our own. We have been entrusted with spiritual gifts, not for our own platform, but for His purpose.

"As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God" (1 Peter 4:10 KJV).

Everything we have is a gift from the Father. Whether you are a teacher, a helper, a listener, or a leader, you are a steward of God's grace. We aren't just given talents for our own success; we are given gifts to be used by God to minister to the body of Christ.

The ultimate goal of everything we do is found in the heart of Romans 11:36: "For of him, and through him, and to him, are all things: to whom be glory for ever. Amen." When we love fervently, care deeply, and serve selflessly, we aren't asking for the world to look at us. We are asking them to look at Jesus. He is the source of the love, the power behind the service, and the only one worthy of the glory.

Things to Ponder This Week

As you go through your day, I encourage you to take these questions to your heart:

• Is my love "stretchable" like a rubber band? Where do I need to apply this deep love inside my church and my community today?

• Am I sensitive to the needs of others? How can I show someone today that I really, truly care for them?

• How am I using my God-given abilities? Am I using what is in my hands to serve Christ as I wait for His coming?

Let's pray that our lives would be so full of Christ's love that people can't help but see Him through us.

[melissamangus]

Make the decision to above all else ... ♥️ LOVE ... Happy Sunday 😃 “And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins.” ‭‭1 Peter‬ ‭4:8‬ ‭KJV‬‬ https://www.bible.com/1/1pe.4.8.kjv #love #charity #1peter4:8 #wordsofwisdom https://www.instagram.com/p/CMImUTJFNYH/?igshid=1s9517p9qclb1

[queenanitahewitt]

❤️❤️Soul Food❤️❤️ #LadyA,#NeNeGyrl,#EvangelistAnitaHewitt,#AnitaLHewitt,#1Peter4.8, https://www.instagram.com/p/ByqZ1_jh6Z0/?igshid=n4j30x1smx8b