Today’s Thought “The Answer; Not Always Expedient” G. Ward

1 Peter 5:6-7

Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you at the proper time, casting all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you.

 

Such a message, by New Testament’s most celebrated character (cf. Lk.22:54-62)! It arrived at a time whereby proven--ness with this author belonged entirely to Holy God and that same Author of his faith renamed him (Matt.16:16-18), not because he had ability, but on his confession of the Savior’s Sufficiency. Any thereafter would be received in the same (cf. Ro.10:13).

Peter shares unusual encouragement to the newest people group who were absolutely despised by the natives, even unjustly so. This proposed calling to fulfill issued by this leader didn’t call those who would trust in the Lord unto a righteous indignation expressive of wicked oppression imposed on them, but implicit belief that Holy God works incessantly for those HE loves and HIS efforts won’t ever require a co-pilot.