Everything We Need

Read 2 Peter 1:3-13

Please don't read any further until you've read the suggested reading in 2 Peter 1:3-13.

Ok, now that you've done that, did you get it? God has given us everything we need. And don't miss this everything means everything we need for life and godliness. This is amazing but can be scary at the same time. You know why? Because of this truth, you and I are without excuse. What God calls us to, He equips us to. And He tells us there's not a thing He asks of us that we can not do when we're aligned with our Heavenly Father's plan.

Nothing this world throws at us has any power unless we allow it to have power. God tells us we can escape the corruption in the world that's caused by evil desires by receiving the gift of His promises and His power to abide and live in Him.

But then as a result Peter says add all these things to your faith (goodness, knowledge, self-control, perseverance, godliness, brotherly kindness and love). And with this command comes another promise - if you and I do this God says to us we will be effective and productive in our knowledge of Jesus Christ. Sounds like a win-win situation for all of us. So let's be open to the commands of God knowing the promises of God are amazingly beneficial.

My challenge for all of us is this - when you read this passage again, place your name in the passage; make it personal. Read it and meditate on it, allowing God to speak His words directly into your heart so that you may live for Him. May God get the glory for giving us everything we need!