6.5.08

Thursday, June 5, 2008

Earlier today we had to present a literary analysis in my American Lit. class, and something caught my attention about my friend's. She made a comment about the theme of her book, which was good vs. evil. She said "good always wins". No matter what happens to someone in their lifetime, "good" always comes even if they don't live to see it. So, that made me think. Isn't that like God? He said "It is mine to avenge; I will repay. In due time, their foot will slip." Justice is God's, not ours. And like I said, even if we don't see that justice in our lifetime, it will come...in God's "due time"....right?

Well, anyways...You know those Daily Bible Verse things that some people have on their myspace? Well, I was on a friend's page yesterday and I saw 1 Peter 3:15 and I really liked it. It says:
"But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect, keeping a clear conscience, so that those who speak maliciously against your good behavior in Christ may be ashamed of their behavior."

God really spoke to me through this, because I was a little worried about next year--a teacher told me that the Fellowship of Christian Students club we're trying to start for next year may not be seen as good news to certain other teachers. I've been really concerned about if I can handle that kind of persecution. So when I read this, it was like God telling me that the only thing I can do is be ready and know exactly what I would say should someone ask.

So, okay. I get that. Easy. But then Peter's next line didn't quite fit right in my head...Why does he feel the need to remind us to be gentle and respectful? Why does he start talking about malicious speech against us? I came to the conclusion that Peter wasn't just talking about a curious friend, although that could apply. I believe he was also talking about people who go up against us and our faith in God, people who DEMAND an answer, or mock what we believe. There will be people like those certain teachers that don't want us living for Christ, and that is Satan rising up against us. All we need to do is be prepared, and to not stray from what Christ asks of us. As long as we continue to walk with God, nothing can be held against us.

I just thought that was pretty cool.
Later!