Christ's Example

"To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in his steps."  From Christ's example of suffering, in the 1 Peter 2 study, I learned that to endure, I just need to ensure that I am doing what is right, to trust that God will judge justly, and to look for the good the could come out of the suffering (vs 22-25).  And from the beginning of the passage, I learn that Christian growth and maturity comes from getting rid of all that hinders in our old nature; and craving God's Word.   It was a good study; and I praise God for the encouragement of seeing Him at work in my class.  It was neat that before class, I was just talking to one person who mentioned that 1 Peter 2:9 was her saving verse:  "declare the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His wonderful light".  Also, during worship service, they announced that we have a new worship director at church.

Saturday, I had a chance to spend much of the day in fellowship with a good friend of mine.  I find that we share similar perspectives in so many areas.  For example, we both recognize that morning is probably the best time to have devotions, and I've truly learned to appreciate that on Saturday mornings when I've had great times of reviewing for my Sunday class.  However, because of our work and schedules, we're not able to focus and take the time that we would like; so, evenings turn out to be the best times for us.  Also, as she was telling me how she used times like doing dishes to review memory verses, and when I could see that in her regular conversations she is able to incorporate the truths of Scripture, I am challenged to work harder on keeping my mind on things of the above.  As Philippians 4:8 says, "Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good repute, if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, dwell on these things."