Prepared to Give a Respectful Answer

 

“Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you…”

—1 Peter 3:15b

As citizens of God's Kingdom, chosen before the foundation of the earth to belong to Him, we live to love God with all our hearts, minds, souls, and strengths, and to love our neighbors as ourselves. Naturally, we hold our Great King Jesus in the highest possible esteem.

We bow before Christ in reverence, recognizing that He is the source of everything that is good in our lives. We also live to share His love with others in a tender and caring manner.

The Apostle Peter sums up our “marching orders” with these precious words in 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.

The greatest possible hope resides within our hearts: the certain hope of eternal life in God's glorious heavenly Kingdom. Naturally, we want to share this hope with others.

So, as we begin a new day, let us stand ready with answers to the question, “Why do you have such a hope?” And, let us give a gentle and respectful answer that will partner with the Holy Spirit, as He irresistibly draws people to a saving knowledge of Jesus.

What better way could we possibly show God how much we love Him?

 

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