1 Peter 3:15

Review: In the last two verses, we looked at who might hurt us because we are Christians as well as despite this we are blessed.  Sometimes people that we trust and think wouldn't do hurt us without realizing it but we don't have to worry because God will protect and be there for us.

"But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear;" ~ 1 Peter 3:15

Clarification: 
-Sanctify means separation in Greek.
-Hope as a noun means to desire something to happen.
-Meekness is patient, submissive humbleness.
-Fear today means to dread something, but at the time of this writing fear also mean to be in complete awe and respect.

-Defense is has two parts.  The first is to defense or resist attack.  The second is to vindicate or justify something.  Vindicate is to defend against censure.  Justify is to show that something is reasonable.

Analysis:
God wants us to have God in our hearts, and only God.  If anyone asks why we look forward to God's return so much, be ready to tell them with reasons so that they can't criticize you.  However make sure that you do so with a patient, submissive humbleness and with respect.

Evaluation:
As Christians, we are held up to a very high standard because we as followers of a loving and perfect God must also be loving and perfect.  However because we are human, we mess up and hurt (as well as being hurt) others no matter their background or stance in life.  However God is there for us and won't leave us.  We don't have to face this nor what is to come by ourselves because God's blessing, or protection, is on us. We know that our souls are safe.  So it shouldn't be a problem to give God our hearts and to kick out other things that we would otherwise love more than God.  Whenever people bring up how much you love God and wish for His return, tell them why with a spirit of humbleness for the very talking about God should be done with all respect.