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1 Peter 1:13 - Is Your Mind Properly Focused?

1 Peter 1:13 (NIV) Therefore, with minds 
that are alert and fully sober, set your hope on 
the grace to be brought to you when Jesus Christ 
is revealed at his coming. 

The imminent return of Christ should 
motivate us to live for him. This means being 
mentally alert ("prepare your minds for action''), 
disciplined ("self-controlled''), and focused ("set your 
hope fully''). Are you ready to meet Christ? 
[Life Application SB] 

   Learning to play tennis is easy; playing 
it well requires a lot of hard work. One of the 
best tennis coaches I ever had taught me to 
visualize my serve before the ball left my hand and I 
raised my racquet. He helped me imagine each part 
of the process in slow motion so that I could 
learn greater control and improve my speed and 
strength. From him I learned that the mental aspect of 
the game is every bit as important as the 
physical part. 
   Years later as I was trying to teach one 
of my kids how to serve, I realized that we can 
also benefit from visualizing our obedience to 
God. When we see ourselves facing temptation and 
obeying God, we increase the likelihood of 
successfully resisting sin when our Enemy attacks. It's 
no guarantee, but such "obedience training" can 
definitely help us. 
   So often the devil tempts us in weak 
moments, when we're physically tired, mentally 
fatigued, or emotionally troubled. If we've mentally 
rehearsed a God-honoring response to tempting 
situations beforehand, we can remain strong. We will be 
prepared when the Enemy tries to exploit our 
weakness. We will focus on pleasing God instead of the 
immediate gratification that our sin offers. 
   Today imagine yourself facing temptation 
and obeying God rather than giving in. Prepare 
mentally today for what you will face tomorrow. 
   Thank you for my imagination, Lord, and 
for the way it can help me remain obedient and 
faithful to your calling on my life. Strengthen my 
resolve today as I face temptation. [Daily Power by 
Craig Groeschel] 

LINK FOR FURTHER STUDY ON THIS PASSAGE


http://www.abible.com/devotions/2007/20070426-0912.html 

EXCELLENT VIDEO SERIES ON 28 REVELATIONS OF 
JESUS 

1st of 28: Divine Dining: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-_7j1QIKqmY 
2nd of 28: Pictures of the Divine: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3lNI-OQ7-eQ 
3rd of 28: A Dirty Bible: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZMkPvBuuFd4 
4th of 28: Cared For: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ztXyJVdcCds 
5th of 28: Saved: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HX45kGRe1HI 
6th of 28: You Can Change: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xd0gkvK18fo 
7th of 28: Reprogramming Our Brains: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ov36f_RapXc 
8th of 28 Our Holy Father: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XabXLEXsxbY 
9th of 28 Gifts of Service: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HtuGZviodkA 
10th of 28 The Holy Spirit: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=in89XVs4cGo 
11th of 28 The Law of God: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_Q601HjogI 
Live ongoing series in progress.

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