The Lord is awe-inspiring, fearsome, fascinating, intriguing, and majestic in his radiant splendor: breathtaking! Here is what I saw of him today and what came to my heart and mind in 2 Peter 1:3-4,
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"His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness. Through these he has given us his very great and precious promises, so that through them you may participate in the divine nature and escape the corruption in the world caused by evil desires."
Jesus Christ has revealed himself to us in his word, the Bible. He has also given us the Holy Spirit who dwells within each of us and who illuminates our hearts and minds as we spend time in his word. Here, Peter tells us that through our knowledge of him, his power gives us everything we need for life and godliness. Over the years I have heard plenty of folks tell me I needed something in addition, that I need some experience or someone's program or some other teaching.
But I read in 2 Timothy 3:15-17, "… you have known the holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work."
I want the "Real McCoy". I don't want to be side-lined chasing down the rabbit trails of other people's good ideas. This morning I am in appreciation of how simple our Lord has made our walk with him. His way provides for participation in the divine nature and provides escape from the evil desires of the world and its corruption. Our simple walk with him directed by his word (our knowledge of him) provides for "very great and precious promises" and will result in "a rich welcome into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ."
How wonderfully our Lord has provided for us everything we need for life and godliness!!
Jesus Christ has revealed himself to us in his word, the Bible. He has also given us the Holy Spirit who dwells within each of us and who illuminates our hearts and minds as we spend time in his word. Here, Peter tells us that through our knowledge of him, his power gives us everything we need for life and godliness. Over the years I have heard plenty of folks tell me I needed something in addition, that I need some experience or someone's program or some other teaching.
But I read in 2 Timothy 3:15-17, "… you have known the holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work."
I want the "Real McCoy". I don't want to be side-lined chasing down the rabbit trails of other people's good ideas. This morning I am in appreciation of how simple our Lord has made our walk with him. His way provides for participation in the divine nature and provides escape from the evil desires of the world and its corruption. Our simple walk with him directed by his word (our knowledge of him) provides for "very great and precious promises" and will result in "a rich welcome into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ."
How wonderfully our Lord has provided for us everything we need for life and godliness!!
Anything of the Lord capture your heart from Scripture today? Share what moved you about him from your Bible reading today. I'd love to hear from you!
If you have someone you would like to receive these ruminations, send me their email address. I'm happy to add them to the list. If you are receiving this and would like to be removed from the list, just reply and let me know.
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