“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.”
2 Peter 1:3
Ecologists, environmentalists, politicians, and everyday people around the globe have growing concern about the supply of the earth’s natural resources. But the resources we have as believers in Jesus Christ are more than adequate—they are plentiful and overflowing! Peter tells us that God’s divine power has supplied us with everything we could possibly need for living the Christian life.
Eternal life comes through knowing God personally (see John 17:3). This relationship gives us access to His supplies and guarantees it by the promises of the Lord Himself in His Word. Peter goes on to tell us that in the joy of God’s lavish grace to us, we are to add to our faith goodness, knowledge, self-control, perseverance, godliness, brotherly kindness, and love (see vv.5-7).
If that list seems long and daunting to you, don’t be troubled. You might not have the power to do it all, but Jesus’ strength for you is sufficient. Remember that it is in His power we go forward. His resources fuel us, and they are more than adequate to equip us for the day.
Eternal life comes through knowing God personally (see John 17:3). This relationship gives us access to His supplies and guarantees it by the promises of the Lord Himself in His Word. Peter goes on to tell us that in the joy of God’s lavish grace to us, we are to add to our faith goodness, knowledge, self-control, perseverance, godliness, brotherly kindness, and love (see vv.5-7).
If that list seems long and daunting to you, don’t be troubled. You might not have the power to do it all, but Jesus’ strength for you is sufficient. Remember that it is in His power we go forward. His resources fuel us, and they are more than adequate to equip us for the day.
Scripture Focus
2 Peter 1:3-11
Insight
Lord, You have provided more than adequate resources for my spiritual life. Increase my trust and dependence on You. Amen
Bible In A Year
- Job 13-14
- Psalm 49
- Luke 12