Robert A. Cook

Peace will flow out of giving God our worries and feelings.

Peter describes a faith that is precious. Your faith should be cherished and something of value that you don’t want dulled or lost.

Peter calls himself a servant, a slave of Jesus Christ, being owned by Christ. When Christ controls us, we are giving over every area of our life to him.

Make Him Lord in every area of your life: your feelings, your mind, motives.

God takes us fallen creatures and makes it possible for us to show His glory. We give glory to God when we live in His will lead by His Spirit.

God will “settle” us, meaning lay a firm foundation for us when we live in obedience to what He says to us in His Word. When we disobey what God is telling us, we weaken the foundation.

We are strengthened by committing ourselves to God’s Will. Believe God for the strength to do the right thing.

Being strengthened by God begins with commitment, turning yourself over. Have faith to allow God’s power to give you help to never to grow tired or wear out.

As we go through suffering, God wants to help us transform into the image of Christ, He will strengthen us where we are weak.

We are called to eternal glory and through suffering and trials God is at work to perfect us. To perfect us means to mend, equip, rearrange.