1 Peter 2:13-25 | The Freedom of Submission

May you know your identity this week as a member of God’s family
and one who has been saved by His grace.

May this allow you to live out your life in such a way
that it leads others to know God better and to glorify Him.

In living for Him, may you know the freedom you possess
that allows you to submit to the lesser authorities
in order that the truest Authority—the King of kings—
might be seen through your actions.

May the Holy Spirit lead you this week
to partake in the submission that Christ exemplified.

May He lead you to partake in both submission and action
and guide you to know when each is appropriate
so that you might be a part of His subversive otherworldly kingdom-building
that those who are living in darkness cannot make sense of.

May this be the way in which you reflect Christ’s light.

May the Lord bless you and keep you.
May the Lord make His face to shine upon you and be gracious to you.
May the Lord lift up His countenance upon you and give you peace.