Back to Basics

1 Peter 4:11 If anyone speaks, they should do so as one who speaks the very words of God. If anyone serves, they should do so with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen.

How often do you find yourself taking God’s word for granted and making it mean what you think is best for you? What I mean by that is only focusing on changing the BIG things that you are struggling with as a Christian and not the simple, everyday things. How we talk to one another in general, whether it’s being honest or how we treat others on a daily basis, especially those people who we don’t get along with, or when we serve in various ministries at church but only give just enough so you can get through the day.

1 Peter 4 is telling us exactly why it’s important to focus on those areas in our life because it’s how we represent ourselves and show others love like Christ shows us and glorifying Him in all you do. I encourage you to get back to the basics and start paying closer attention to how you speak to others and if you are in a position of serving your local church, then try giving 100% for no other reason that God’s glory.  You might be surprised by what you find out about yourself and your relationship with God will absolutely begin blossoming.

~Nick~