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Divine Dispatch
1 Peter 2:12
Live So Well That Others Glorify God!
Welcome, Faith Force Good Life Witnesses! Today, we’re learning about living such good lives that others give glory to God, as shared in 1 Peter 2:12.
Verse Of The Day:
"Live such good lives among the pagans that, though they may accuse you of doing wrong, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day he visits us." (1 Peter 2:12)
Have you ever seen a garden so beautiful that everyone who walks by stops to admire it and praise the gardener? That’s what our lives can do for God!
Peter says “Live such good lives among the pagans” (people who don’t know God yet) that something amazing happens. Even “though they may accuse you of doing wrong” – sometimes people will criticize Christians or misunderstand our motives – our consistently good actions will speak louder than their accusations.
The incredible result: “they may see your good deeds and glorify God.” When non-Christians watch us love unconditionally, serve others, tell the truth, and live with integrity, they eventually realize something special is happening. Our good lives become like beautiful gardens that point people to the Master Gardener – God! Our goal isn’t just to be good, but to live so well that others give God the credit for the goodness they see in us.
Good Deeds Glory Garden:
Plant seeds in a small pot and create plant markers saying “My Good Deeds Point to God.” As you water your seeds daily, think of one good deed you can do that day that might cause someone to think well of God. Keep a “Glory Garden Journal” listing good works you do and pray that they point others to God!
Time For A Prayer:
Dear God, help us live such good lives that people who don't know You will see our good deeds and give You the glory! When others criticize or misunderstand us, help our consistent good works speak louder than their accusations. Use our lives like beautiful gardens that point everyone to You! Amen.
Keep living good lives that glorify God, Faith Force Good Life Witnesses! Until our next Divine Dispatch, remember to live so well among everyone that they see your good deeds and glorify God!