Therefore, prepare your minds for action, keep sober in spirit, fix your hope completely on the grace to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. As obedient children, do not be conformed to the former lusts which were yours in your ignorance, but like the Holy One who called you, be holy yourselves also in all your behavior; because it is written, “YOU SHALL BE HOLY, FOR I AM HOLY.” If you address as Father the One who impartially judges according to each one’s work, conduct yourselves in fear during the time of your stay on earth; knowing that you were not redeemed with perishable things like silver or gold from your futile way of life inherited from your forefathers, but with precious blood, as of a lamb unblemished and spotless, the blood of Christ.
Persons who belong to Christ imitate him and prepare for readiness. Peter is echoing the words of Paul when he exhorts believers to be of a sober spirit and prepare ones-self for readiness for the return of their Master. Clothe yourself with obedience and the healthy fear of the Lord, knowing that he went to the Cross for the forgiveness of your sins. Therefore honor him with your obedience and do not trample on the grace of the One who saved you.
Daily Prayer: Father to those who have never been born again of the Spirit, create that work in them today. Let us set aside all malice and worry and fix our hope on Jesus Christ, because he said he will come again, so let us not be found wanting. In his holy name I pray Amen.
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