"He will be named Wonderful, counselor, Mighty God...."
"Likewise you younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resists the proud, and give grace to the humble. 6. Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time. 7. Casting all your care upon; for He cares for you.” This message that Peter gave to the young men follows with the thinking in Isaiah 9:6. Peter encouraged the recipient among the recipients of his letter to remember that they served under "the mighty hand of God." This is a message that we should all heed. I want us to think about what it means to humble ourselves “under the mighty hand" of our "mighty God.” God’s hand is a hand of power. The power of God is far beyond any earthly power. History has shown that when people think they have great power, it can be taken from them at any time. We have been promised the power of the Holy Spirit to enable us to live and to witness. It is power that is available to us as believers in Jesus Christ. Imagine yourself being cupped in the “mighty hand of God” when you encounter life’s inevitable troubles. Peter knew of this hand of power when he attempted to walk on the sea to go to Jesus. When he took his eyes off of Jesus and began to sink, he called out for the Lord to save him and he was grasped in the mighty hand of the Lord and was saved. God’s hand is a hand of purpose. God invites us to take His hand for leadership in our lives. I know that when I have been led by the hand of God, I have seen great things happen that were beyond my imagination. I can also remember not being led by His hand and making “a mess of things.” Peter also discovered this when he confidently boasted that he would protect Jesus from the authorities. As you remember, he caved in and denied even knowing the Lord. When He realized what he had done, he went out and wept bitterly. After that, he humbled himself and took the hand of God and realized God’s great purpose for his life. God has a purpose, or purposes, for your life. Take His hand and let Him lead you. His hand is only a prayer away. I want you to think about what a difference it would make in your life if you reached out to God for His power and for His purpose in your life. When you just simply put your faith in Him, God will provide His power and purpose for your life. His hand is available to you now. Take it! Bro. Joe
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