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Share Your Hope

" Instead, you must worship Christ as Lord of your life. And if someone asks about your hope as a believer, always be ready to explain it."

- 1 Peter 3:15 (NLT)

Hello Reader,

It's wonderful that you're taking the time today to prioritize God's Word in your life.

Let's explore some valuable advice from Peter, the Rock of the Church.

The Holy Spirit was guiding him to share his faith with anyone who would listen. In the early days of the church, it was crucial to testify about the Word and demonstrate how God was actively working in people's lives.

Have there been times in your life when you wished you could have done more to share your hope and faith?

If so, use Peter's advice to guide you the next time someone asks about your faith in the one true God and His Son Jesus, who died for all our sins.

A Little History...

This letter was written to early Christians scattered across Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey). These believers were likely Gentile converts facing persecution, social rejection, and legal pressure for their faith.

Peter wrote this around A.D. 60–64, during the reign of Emperor Nero, just before the widespread and brutal persecution of Christians in Rome.

This verse is in a section where Peter is encouraging believers to respond to suffering with righteousness, gentleness, and hope.

How to Apply It To Your Life...

Honor Christ Daily

“In your hearts regard Christ the Lord as holy…”
Make Jesus the center of your thoughts, decisions, and desires. Living with reverence for Him means seeking His will in how you speak, work, love, and lead.

Application: Begin each day with a short prayer of surrender:
“Jesus, I honor You as Lord over my life today. Guide my heart, words, and actions.”

Be Prepared to Share Your Hope

“…always be ready to give a defense…”
You don’t have to be a theologian, but you should know how to share why you follow Jesus. Whether it’s your personal testimony or a simple truth about God’s love, your story matters.

Application: Write down your faith story in 3 sentences. Practice sharing it in a way that feels natural, humble, and heartfelt.

Live a Life That Sparks Curiosity

“…to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope…”
Hope is contagious—especially in a hopeless world. When you live with peace, joy, and compassion, people will notice and want to know why.

Application: Choose to respond to challenges with grace this week. Let your attitude reflect your faith more than your words do.

Let's Pray Together...

Dear Jesus,

Help me to share my faith and hope with others in a way that reflects the joy and gratitude I have in knowing You as my Lord and Savior. Give me the words, the wisdom, and the right opportunities to express my love for You clearly and sincerely.

Fill me with Your Holy Spirit, so that my life becomes a living testimony of Your mercy and grace. I know I am a sinner, and I desperately need You, my Savior—Jesus Christ, the One who redeems and restores.

Amen.

Let's Sum It All Up...

Our faith in God should never be a secret.

We need to share it with others.

As believers, we are called to "spread His Word" and testify to all His good works in our lives.

His message of love, hope, and redemption inspires us to live purposefully and share our faith with gentleness and clarity.

Perhaps this week offers a chance to share how God and His message have transformed your life, and it might be the message someone has been longing to hear.

Blessings to you this week, and I'm praying for you!

Quentin

Quentin Schappa

Discipleship Bible Coach

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