Today's Verse: 1 Peter 5:5

Sunday, July 22, 2007

Do you enjoy our daily devotionals?

Please consider financially supporting our ministry!

 Donate Now
Be submissive to those who are older. All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, "God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble."
— 1 Peter 5:5

Thoughts on Today's Verse...

The word "submissive" is often positive or negative based on its relationship to us personally. It's nice having someone serve us submissively, but serving someone else submissively is hard work. Unfortunately, we are selfish way too much of the time. But God is at work in direct opposition to anyone who is full of pride and unwilling to serve others, especially if those "others" are older believers! Whether it's easy to wear the clothes our Father demands or not, we are to intentionally clothe ourselves with humility!

My Prayer...

Father, thank you so much for the great heroes of faith listed in Scripture. Thank you for those other heroes of faith who have shared their examples and lives with me. Bless them with strength and health. And Father, please use me to bless and to serve all of your children, especially those who have lived many years in faithful service to you and your Kingdom. Because of the grace of Jesus, and in his name I pray. Amen.

Comments

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Sunday, July 22, 2007

Praying with Paul
Features the apostle Paul's writings turned into daily, powerful prayers.
'God's Will: Perfect Love' (1 Th. 4:9-12)
"Dear Father, perfecter of our love, Don't ever let us disregard you or your Holy Spirit, which you give us. Give us perfect love for our brothers and..."
Quotemeal
A daily dose of Christian quotes to inspire and encourage.
Quote by Wendell Phillips:
"Christianity is a battle, not a dream."
Passion for Praise
A daily passage of Scripture emphasizing praise to our God.
'More Than Anything!' (Ps. 73:25-26)
"Whom have I in heaven but you? I desire you more than anything on earth. My health may fail, and my spirit may grow weak, but God remains the strength..."
A Year with Jesus
A devotional to help reclaim Jesus as the daily Lord of our lives.
'Blessed Assurance!'
"Dear Child of the Father, All creation waits on tiptoe for the day I return and bring you home to the Father. On that day, you will experience "the....."

Illustration

Illustration of 1 Peter 5:5 — Be submissive to those who are older. All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, "God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble."

About This Devotional

Today's Verse is a free daily devotional that includes a Bible verse, thought and prayer.

The Thoughts and Prayer on Today's Verse are written by Phil Ware.

All scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION. © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by International Bible Society. Used by permission of Zondervan Publishing House.

More Today's Verse