Persecution That Backfired

1 Peter 2:18-25

18Slaves, submit yourselves to your masters with all respect, not only to those who are good and considerate, but also to those who are harsh. 19For it is commendable if a man bears up under the pain of unjust suffering because he is conscious of God. 20But how is it to your credit if you receive a beating for doing wrong and endure it? But if you suffer for doing good and you endure it, this is commendable before God. 21To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in his steps.
22"He committed no sin,
and no deceit was found in his mouth."[a] 23When they hurled their insults at him, he did not retaliate; when he suffered, he made no threats. Instead, he entrusted himself to him who judges justly. 24He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; by his wounds you have been healed. 25For you were like sheep going astray, but now you have returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls.

Bee's Thoughts:

It is normal for us to respect and submit to our bosses who are good and considerate. But to do so to those who are harsh is not an easy thing to do.

I have learned something my boss' philosophy in office politics. He may respect his boss or a person in senior position for his position in the organization but not his person or qualification. That's something I find hard to do, as I can't respect if that person is not fitted to be in or earn his right to a certain position. But now the bible says I have to submit regardless.


Dear Lord,
Thank You for tonight's devotion that remind me to submit to authority. Help me to obey You Lord.
In Jesus' name I pray. Amen