SPIRITUAL
DIARY FOR 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.
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