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December 6
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“When they hurled their insults at him, he did not retaliate; when he suffered, he made no threats. Instead, he entrusted himself to him who judges justly.” (1 Peter 2:23, NIV)

To be Christian is to be like Christ.

Peter provides two clear, practical, snapshots of what it means to be like Christ: Ignoring insults from the “haters”; and making no threat against the agents of suffering and pain.

According to the scriptures, in his early years as a disciple of Jesus, Peter quickly responded to every insult and engaged every opponent. Through faithful discipleship, Peter became less of his impetuous, pugnacious, self; and more like his Master.

To grow in maturity as a Christian means to become more and more like Jesus. A measure of our maturity is the degree to which we are willing to entrust ourselves “to him who judges justly.”  – Luther

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December 5
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“But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.” (1 Peter 2:9, NIV)

As a disciple of Jesus, do you think of yourself as chosen? Do you see yourself as a member of a royal priesthood; an intercessor between man and God? Do you consider yourself a citizen of a holy nation? To whom do you belong; are you God’s special possession?

When I was in university, it was not uncommon to encounter students who — outwardly, anyway — looked like the stereotypical poor college student but were, in fact, heirs of family fortunes. It didn’t seem to matter to them whether they dressed-up or dressed-down, because it didn’t change the fact of who they were, or their destiny.

Peter’s words remind us of how God sees everyone — repeat — everyone who bears His name. Don’t sell yourself short, and remain ever mindful of the great gift that God has given you today.  – Luther

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