1 Peter 4:7-11 - Living Today In Light of Eternity

1 Peter 4:7-11 The end of all things is near. Therefore be alert and of sober mind so that you may pray. (8) Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. (9) Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling. Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms. 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. INTRODUCTION -Friends coming down I-5, be here at 5:00 Although i had not seen them in years, everything I had planned that day just got shifted. Clean, plan, rearrange. Even before they arrive, the certainty of their coming reshapes every decision we make that day. Things that seemed important when we woke up that day now don’t matter. This captures the essence of the Christian life. Jesus has promised His return, and that future hope ought to actively transform our everyday lives—influencing how we spend our time, our money, and maintain relationships.