BE PREPARED

 NOVEMBER 16, 2022

1 Peter 3:15

“But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect…”


As we continue to think about how we reflect the heart of God in our living and relationships today's verse has a message for us.

Our passage was written by the apostle Peter. Peter was one of Jesus’ closest companions during his ministry on earth. And it was to Peter and the other disciples that Jesus gave us the message of  God’s amazing love and commitment to each person.

As I read social media posts, news articles, stories of conflict and anxieties, I am convinced that people are seeking hope. There is a deep longing for a foundation on which to build our future. People worry about what is ahead. And now more than ever, it is vital that we, as a followers of Jesus, are prepared to share that hope that we have with others. You don’t have to be an expert in the Bible, you don’t have to have an answer for every theological question someone might propose. You simply are called to share the reason for the hope you have, which is part of your personal story and your experience with God and his son Jesus.

Perhaps just pausing to answer these questions today are a good starting point for us.

What is your experience with Jesus?

How has He changed your life?

What difference does He make from day to day?

It is tough to argue with "I once was lost but now I am found."  Our verse says that we should “be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have.”