As Jesus

Read 1 Peter
 
1 Peter 4:8-10 Most important of all, continue to show deep love for each other, for love covers a multitude of sins. 9 Cheerfully share your home with those who need a meal or a place to stay. 10 God has given each of you a gift from his great variety of spiritual gifts. Use them well to serve one another.
 
DO you want to know how to get along with others, perhaps a spouse, family, friends, and even your “enemies”? Then take to heart Peter’s words. His entire letter points to reconciliation, of making and keeping peace. They are teachings to help you deal with harsh words others may say to you. These are also instructions to help you live in Jesus’ teachings.
   1 Peter tells you how to get along well with all around you. Of course, the transformed disciple used Jesus, the Good Shepherd, as our example: 1 Peter 2:25 Once you were like sheep who wandered away. But now you have turned to your Shepherd, the Guardian of your souls. Then he wrote instructions for marriages: In the same way, you wives must accept the authority of your husbands. Then, even if some refuse to obey the Good News, your godly lives will speak to them without any words. They will be won over. And he taught husbands: In the same way, you husbands must give honor to your wives. Treat your wife with understanding as you live together. She may be weaker than you are, but she is your equal partner in God’s gift of new life. Treat her as you should so your prayers will not be hindered. (1 Peter 3:1 & 7) Following Jesus will bless your marriage.
    Then he spoke to all in the church: Finally, all of you should be of one mind. Sympathize with each other. Love each other as brothers and sisters. Be tenderhearted and keep a humble attitude. (1 Peter 3:8 ) In other words, be as Jesus. Peter knew what it was like to follow the sinful nature, and so do we. Peter learned to follow the Good Shepherd, and so must we.
   This letter goes to the heart of the church—people caring for each other, people withstanding suffering, and families living in harmony.
   Jesus, the Prince of Peace, the Christ who cares for you has stretched out his hands to you. Pray for Jesus’ healing touch on yourself today. Pray you can show that care to others. That kind of love will make a profound difference in your life, and you will help more people know the Good Shepherd.