SCRIPTURE: 1 Peter 5:7-14 

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Peter wrote this letter to believers, both Jews and Gentiles, throughout the known world to exhort and declare the true grace of God. He encourages everyone to stand firm in it. Peter also warns readers to “Be watchful. Your adversary, the devil, prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.” 

Peter had first-hand experience with the devil (see Luke 22:31-34). Resist him and stand firm in your faith. All believers worldwide will suffer. We know that after suffering, trials, heartache, and pain, God will accomplish His purpose (His will) in each of our lives. We can trust Him. He works to strengthen, to guide, and to grow the faith of His chosen ones. 

This epistle opens and closes with a prayer for peace (1:2 and 5:14). Our world needs peace. Battles and strife seem to exist on all fronts – cities and countries. Peter closes his letter with these comforting words, “Peace to all of you who are in Christ.”

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