A Life Lifted Up | 1 Peter 5:1-6 | Ps. David Johnson

When God lifts you, He lifts you in due time. In this Week 11 message from our Great Expectations series, we unpack 1 Peter 5:1–6 and discover the paradox of the Kingdom: the path up is down. Peter calls elders, younger believers, and all of us to clothe ourselves in humility—because “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.” When we bow low, God lifts us up in honor. What you’ll learn: Why spiritual leadership is shepherding, not spotlight (vv.2–4) How “you who are younger” can thrive by receiving godly authority (v.5) Why everyone must “dress in humility” and how God responds (vv.5–6) Practical steps from Romans 12 to cultivate honor, harmony, and real love Key Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1–6; Romans 12:3, 9–10, 16–18 Big Idea: God wants to elevate your life for His glory—but the only road to honor is humility. If this message encouraged you, share it with a friend, leave a prayer request in the comments, and subscribe for more weekly messages. #Humility #1Peter5 #GreatExpectations #Sermon #ChristianLeadership #Romans12