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“Not Perfection, but Teachability”

Thoughts for Today:

If we are to be on our guard, it means we must be watchful. But what are we to watch for? 1 Peter 5:8: "Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour."

In our passage today, Paul tells us to be on guard. Peter said the same thing. Why? Because our enemy, the devil, is always looking for someone to destroy. The Bible also tells us that Peter failed at just about every opportunity. But here's the good news: he was ultimately used mightily, even after his failing, because he understood something he shared with us a couple of verses later (1 Peter 5:10): "And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast." Therefore, it's not perfection that is required, but teachability.

Peter might have failed, but he didn't quit. And when he finally learned his lesson he didn't fall again. It's God's grace that will establish, settle and strengthen us as long as we learn the lessons God has for us.

Questions to Ponder:

What lessons has God been teaching you? Are you succeeding or failing? Are you tempted to give up? Don't make the mistake of giving up before the lesson is learned. Continue on and God Himself will restore you.

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Pocket Devotions are written by Mike Brooks. A retired businessman, he is Moderator of South Shores church, leads the Deacon Board, serves on the finance committee, and he teaches a Men's Bible study and the Men's Ministry. Mike has a passion for evangelical missions. He is the husband of Sherry; the father of Ryan, Natalie, Krissy, Rebecca, and Amanda; the father-in-law of Ariel; and the grandfather of Conner and Christian.