Precious Divine calling

II Peter 1:3 “His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness.” Our purpose for living is to honor our God while living the life He intends each of us to live.  Do you wake up in the morning and say to yourself—what am I going to do today?—or do you wake up in the morning and ask—-what does God want me to do today?  Or–what has God prepared for me to do today?  The first question focuses on me while the second question focuses on our Creator.  We do well focusing on our Creator.

Two great comforts

II Peter 1:2 “Grace and peace be yours in abundance through the knowledge of God and of Jesus Christ our Lord.” The grace and peace which we receive from our relationship with our Heavenly Father are two invisible gifts whose value is far beyond measure.  Had you been given a Rolls-Royce or Lamborghini for Christmas probably your next door neighbor and many reatives would be excited for you and probably a little jealous.  Imagine the excitement when you tell them all you love the grace and peace you received for Christmas from your Heavenly Father.  We should all be a million times more excited than getting just a car.

An example

I Peter 5:12 “With the help of Silas, whom I regard as a faithful brother, I have written to you briefly, encouraging you and testifying that this is the true grace of God.  Stand fast in it.” Nothing on this earth is more important than your faith.  With that being true—share it.

Never worry

I Peter 5:10 “And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered  a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast.” What if God promised you would become puny, insecure and traitorous.   You would shiver in looking forward.  But, that is far from God’s promise to all believers.  A faith filled adopted and loved child of God, such as you and I are look forward to a life of peace and security.  That is God’s grace filled promise. Could we ever hear a better Christmas, Thanksgiving, Easter/Resurrection story?

Humility and Anxiety

I Peter 5 6-7 “Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time.  Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.” If all of mankind were to follow the wise advise of practicing humility and eliminating anxiety God’s way, the emotional states of all of us would become relaxed, at peace and tensions would be calmly settled.  The entire world will never listen to our God’s advise but you and I certainly should.” Have a great weekend.  Jesus is coming!