Submitting for Success (1 Peter 5:5-11)
Gearl Spicer, January 24, 2021
Part of the Just In Time - Capturing The Moments series, preached at a Sunday Online service
1 Peter 5:5–11 (Listen)
5 Likewise, you who are younger, be subject to the elders. Clothe yourselves, all of you, with humility toward one another, for “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.”
6 Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, 7 casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you. 8 Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. 9 Resist him, firm in your faith, knowing that the same kinds of suffering are being experienced by your brotherhood throughout the world. 10 And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you. 11 To him be the dominion forever and ever. Amen.
(ESV)
Sermon Notes
Just In Time - Capturing The Moments
Submitting for Success
I Peter 5:5-11
1/24/21
How easy is it for you to succeed?
*He is Lord
*He will guide
*He is in control
*I will listen
*I will obey
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. vs. 6-7
NOTHING OF GREAT VALUE COMES WITHOUT A PRICE!
What is the price? Submission
I. Foundation - Clothe yourselves with humility - vs. 5
*Colossians 3:12 *Luke 24:49 *Romans 13:14
II. Formula for success-vs. 6-9
A. Submit under His hand
B. Reckon with anxiety effectively
C. Balance your life with disciplines
D. Watch for the adversary
E. Trust beyond your sight
F. Realize His grace is there for you
III. Focus in life-vs.10-11
A. Perfect - complete
B. Confirm-set fast
C. Strengthen-stabilize
D. Establish-foundation
Are you ready for success?