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1 Peter 3:15 - Sharing Jesus.

1 Peter 3:15 (KJV) But sanctify the Lord God 
in your hearts: and be ready always to give an 
answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the 
hope that is in you with meekness and fear: 

1 Peter 3:15 (NIV) But in your hearts set 
apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give 
an answer to everyone who asks you to give the 
reason for the hope that you have. But do this with 
gentleness and respect, 

COMMENTARY PEARL

   If only I had a nickel for every time 
I've asked someone, young or old, this question: 
"What new thing has Jesus been impressing on your 
heart?" (Yet I am a rich woman because, as I've 
listened to the answers, the bank account of my faith 
has swelled.) 
   I've learned to pause and listen if the 
person I'm talking to doesn't have an immediate 
answer. Almost always, she eventually thinks of 
something. She reports that she's learning the real 
meaning of endurance. Or that Jesus is showing her 
new ways to cope with a hard-to-love coworker or 
an out-of-sorts friend. Or she'll share a Bible 
verse that won't leave her alone. Or she'll smile 
and say she's finally getting the hang of this 
contentment business. 
   If the answer is, "Nothing," then I let 
the person know I'll ask again next week. It's 
been a joy to watch that person seek me out the 
next time our paths cross, her eyes excited, to 
report what Jesus showed her or how she'd trusted 
Him with a sticky situation. 
   I also have to make sure that my "God 
stories" don't get dusty. I may have plenty to say 
about what Jesus did in my life over the last 
several decades - and for all those things I give 
thanks and praise - but I serve a living Savior. My 
relationship with Him is present tense. I want to be 
aware of what Jesus is doing this week, this day, 
this hour in my life, so I can always be prepared 
to give an answer for the hope I have. Cynthia 
Ruchti 
   Faith Step: What new thing has Jesus been 
impressing on your heart? Who can you share that with 
before the day's over? [Mornings With Jesus 2022 
Devotional by Guideposts and Zondervan] 

COMMENTARY

Some Christians believe that faith is a 
personal matter that should be kept to oneself. It is 
true that we shouldn't be boisterous or obnoxious 
in sharing our faith, but we should always be 
ready to give an answer, gently and respectfully, 
when asked about our faith, our life-style, or 
our Christian perspective. Can others see your 
hope in Christ? Are you prepared to tell them 
what Christ has done in your life? [Life 
Application SB] 

Great wisdom is required in dealing with 
human minds, even in giving a reason of the hope 
that is within us. What is the hope of which we 
are to give a reason? The hope of eternal life 
through Jesus Christ. EV247 

We are to be ready always to give a reason 
for the hope that is in us. If the worker keeps 
his heart uplifted in prayer, God will help him 
to speak the right word at the right time. 
GW120 

Those who have searched the Scriptures may 
ever be fortified against the temptations of 
Satan; they may be thoroughly furnished to all good 
works and prepared to give to every man that 
asketh them a reason of the hope that is in them.  
3T374 

CLOSING THOUGHT

If the love of God flows through us, we will 
find ourselves sharing that love with those 
around us, for God is love, and that love is bigger 
than its container, the Christian, so it must 
overflow.  Al Bryant [Time with God SB] 

LINK FOR FURTHER STUDY ON THIS PASSAGE

1 Peter 3:15 - Sharing Jesus.

http://www.abible.com/devotions/2019/20190911-1106.html 

YOUR COMMENTS

If anyone has a paraphrase, commentary or 
testimony on this passage of Scripture, either 
personal or otherwise, I would be interested in 
hearing from you.  Thanks in advance and let's keep 
uplifting Jesus that all might be drawn to Him. Fred 
Gibbs