True Beauty (1 Peter 3:3-4)

SPIRITUAL DIARY

                                                                                                Date:  01-06-04

My Worship Time                                          Focus:  True Beauty

Bible Reading & Meditation                         Reference:  1Peter 3:3-4

            Message of the verse:  “3  Your adornment must not be merely external—braiding the hair, and wearing gold jewelry, or putting on dresses; 4  but let it be the hidden person of the heart, with the imperishable quality of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is precious in the sight of God.”  (NASB95)  “3  Don’t be concerned about the outward beauty that depends on fancy hairstyles, expensive jewelry, or beautiful clothes.  4  You should be known for the beauty that comes from within, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is so precious to God.”  (NLT)

            In the first two verses of this chapter Peter is addressing submission, and now in these next two verses he is showing something of what true submission is all about, and when it is done in a godly manner the wife will have a good wittiness for her husband.  The godly wife is not to be into looking beautiful in a worldly manner, but in a manner where true beauty can really be seen, and that involves her Christian character.  When women only focus on their outward appearance and forget what their inward appearance is like then there will come a time when their outward appearance will fade away. 

            Part of this Christian character is described in verse four as beauty that comes from within, a gentle and quiet spirit.

            Spiritual meaning for my life today:  I can thankfully say that my wife has a beauty likened unto what Peter is writing about.  She always looks nice, but never looks out of place.  I am thankful for that. 

The Word of God was refreshing to me as I read it this day.

My Steps of Faith Today:  To trust the Lord with the attendance of our Bible Study this evening and also with the outcome.  May He be lifted up and glorified.  May the Lord give me the courage and strength and the right words to apologize to Mary and Sandy. 

Memory verses for the week:  1Corinthians 10:13 & Psalm 119:18

No temptation has overtaken you but such as is common to man; and God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will provide a way of escape also, so that you will be able to endure it.

Open my eyes, that I may behold wonderful things from Your law.