Today’s Thought “The Sanctuary: Not the Building, But the Heart…” G. Ward

 1 Peter 3:13-16 “Who is there to harm you if you prove zealous for what is good?  But even if you should suffer for the sake of righteousness, you are blessed. And do not fear their intimidation, and do not be troubled, but sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts, always being ready to make a defense to everyone who asks you to give an account for the hope that is in you, yet with gentleness and reverence;  and keep a good conscience so that in the thing in which you are slandered, those who revile your good behavior in Christ will be put to shame.”

It’s the toughest thing to be mean spirited to those meek and mild, but can happen. The objective for the believer must insist on an exercise in trust unto the standard that protects their earthly stance while yet longing for immortality soon granted (cf. 2 Cor.5:1-3). It’s very difficult for the bully to maintain intimidation tactics when an audience sought Shelter (comparable to a solid steel wall) to blanket insults. Ultimately and hopefully, it may cause the same perpetuator of despair to ask one they sought to attack, real questions concerning one’s stability under fire and if there’s little to no answer, earth’s climate grows darker.