Daddy God Bakes the Bread

And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast. To him be the power forever and ever. Amen. 1 Peter 5: 10-11

Peter knew a little bit about restoration, John 21 covers that restoration and Peter was aware of a personal invitation from the Lord to come to receive his forgiveness purchased for him, the angel said; “But go, tell his disciples and Peter, ‘He is going ahead of you into Galilee. There you will see him, just as he told you.” Peter is writing us as an older man, one who has been strong firm and steadfast. His letters contain more duty than intimacy. When he references Father in 1 Peter it is in the context of judgment. “Since you call on a Father who judges each person’s work impartially, live out your time as foreigners here in reverent fear.” 1 Peter 1:17, when he references it in 2 Peter it is with Christ in mind. “He received honor and glory from God the Father when the voice came to him from the Majestic Glory, saying, “This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased.” 2 Peter 1:17.

Peter was faithful to feed his sheep. He continues to do so from the letter he shared with us. Peter is like many who are restored, strong, and steadfast. They know they can boldly access the throne of God, but the knock just the same. It is difficult for them to be free from fear and cry Abba Father or Daddy God. Romans chapter 8 tells us that we have received a Spirit of adoption, that we are sons, and children of God. It also makes reference to suffering and glory as Peter does.

Paul could write “I want to know Christ and the power of his resurrection and the fellowship of sharing in his sufferings, becoming like him in his death.” He and Peter would but experience that in the martyrdom of Rome. It may be that Peter was strong and Paul was singing. If you have failed the Lord I would like to encourage you to sing a song to your Daddy. Yes be strong, be firm, and be steadfast. However, remember that “he who began a good work in you is faithful to complete it until the very end.” Do not be afraid the call your God, Dad and remember every though he is a judge he is a Father that cares for his children. Love and forgiveness can be hard to receive. I believe they were for Peter and maybe for you to. Go feed his sheep, but remember it is Daddy that baked the bread.