For if these qualities are yours and are increasing, they render you neither useless nor unfruitful in the true knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.
2 Peter 1:8 NASB
These Qualities:
Applying with all diligence,
1. In your faith supply moral excellence
2. In your moral excellence, knowledge
3. In your knowledge, self-control
4. In your self-control, perseverance
5. In your perseverance, godliness,
6. In your godliness, brotherly kindness
7. In your brotherly kindness, love.
2 Peter 1:5-7 NASB
🌹for in this way the entrance into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ will be abundantly supplied to you.
2 Peter 1:11 NASB
Are you confident that you know that you know that you know?
Continually Seeking Him
Sharon
Therefore Finale
“Practice these things and you will not stumble“: 2 Peter 1:10
and in your godliness, brotherly kindness, and in your brotherly kindness, love. 2 Peter 1:7 NASB
Be devoted to one another in brotherly love; give preference to one another in honor; (outdo one another in showing honor.) Now as to the love of the brethren, we ourselves are taught by God to love one another. By God’s Word and our Teacher, the Holy Spirit abiding in us. We have been anointed with the receiving of the Holy Spirit of God who teaches us about all things, and is true and is not a lie. We have been taught to abide in Him. Abide in Him, so that when He appears, we may have confidence and not shrink away from Him in shame at His coming. Romans 12:10/1 Thessalonians 4:9/1 John 2:27-28 NASB
So to know that you know that you know . . .
Read God’s word under the guidance of the Holy Spirit; practice what you have learned; and abide in Jesus. Abide in His righteousness, His power, His way. Work together with brothers and sisters in Christ, fulfilling what God set us apart for, His purpose.
🌹If you know that He is righteous, you know that everyone also who practices righteousness is born of Him. 1 John 2:29 NASB
Continually Seeking Him,
Sharon
Recommended reading: John 15
The Therefore #2
“Practice these things and you will not stumble“: 2 Peter 1:10
and in your knowledge, self-control, and in your self-control, perseverance, and in your perseverance, godliness,
2 Peter 1:6
Knowlege of Jesus Christ. Knowing that He is the way, the truth and the life and no one comes to the Father but through Jesus, the Son. Knowing that the Holy Spirit abides in us, the believer. Did you know that self-control is a fruit of the Spirit? By the power of the living God dwelling in us we have self-control to persevere in our sanctification. Let us persevere in disciplining ourselves for the purpose of godliness which is profitable for all things, since it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come. Be in the word regularly and let us practice living what we learn.
Galatians 5:23/1 Timothy 4:7-8 NASB
And let us not forget:
🌹seeing that His divine power has granted to us everything pertaining to life and godliness, through the true knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and excellence.
2 Peter 1:3 NASB
By the power of Christ living in us!!
Continually Seeking Him,
Sharon
The Therefore
“Practice these things and you will not stumble“: 2 Peter 1:10
Now for this very reason also, applying all diligence, in your faith supply moral excellence (virtue), and in your moral excellence (virtue), knowledge,
2 Peter 1:5 NASB
Applying all diligence! The New Testament for Everyone says, “you should strain every nerve”. Our faith is fragile. Faith isn’t a one time decision, it is a constant that needs nourished. Nourished with truths that distinguish right and wrong so we can express and convey right conduct, walk in righteousness. Jesus is our righteousness and His divine power has granted to us everything pertaining to life and godliness, through the true knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and excellence. Christ Himself, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.
2 Peter 1:3/Colossians 2:3 NASB
Apply the Word of God. God’s word is the moral compass of moral virtue. In the Word of God is the knowledge of the righteousness of Christ. I believe that God’s word has the power to transform our moral compass and fill us with the knowledge of Jesus Christ. To know Him is to love Him.
🌹Are you diligently reading God’s word on a daily basis?
Continually Seeking Him,
Sharon
Know That You Know That You Know
Therefore, brethren, be all the more diligent to make certain about His calling and choosing you; for as long as you practice these things, you will never stumble;
2 Peter 1:10
Do you know that you know that you know you are saved? I remember an evangelist some 30 years ago make that statement several times during a revival weekend. It has stuck with me.
Our scripture today warns us “be all the more diligent to make certain about His calling and choosing you“. Why?
For many are called (invited), but few are chosen.”
Matthew 22:14 NASB
A very important word, “Therefore”, begins our scripture passage today. “Therefore” calls us to look back to see what we should practice. Join me tomorrow as we begin to unfold the way we can —
🌹Know that you know that you know!
Continually Seeking Him,
Sharon
Overcome
What a week, plus it has been. Don’t think I have ever been that sick. I can sure relate to Job a lot more now although I believe I am blessed with better friends. The outpouring of prayers and being checked on frequently blessed me beyond measure. I am loved.
Not writing, barely finding the strength to read God’s Holy word, did give me time to contemplate, ponder the affects of sickness which were definitely out of my control. How do I handle this situation in which I find myself and have no control over it?
During this journey, this verse intrigued me.
for by what a man is overcome, by this he is enslaved.
2 Peter 2:19b NASB
What can overcome us?
Grief, Sorrow, lust of the eyes, illness, wellness, self centeredness, worry, loneliness, stress, success, poverty, well-being, life itself ‐ good or bad.
I prayed and cried out to the Lord for healing. I was tired of being sick and overcome with this illness. I had enough!!!!! O, our God is so good. He listened. He brought to mind the disciples on the lake being tossed about by the storm. He reminded me that all things work together for good to those who love Him and are called according to His purpose. I came to realize that nothing happens to me that isn’t sifted through my God’s hands. What was the worst that could happen? Death? NO! That is the victory!! Everything is under the control of the Sovereign God and everything happens for a reason and purpose. Maybe I needed to be refocused on what is really important – God Himself. Maybe I needed to learn to persevere when things aren’t so great. Maybe I needed to realize I have a BIG, BIG God who loves me and is with me through every hurting, scary, uncertain moment of my life because He is my peace, comfort, joy, strength, hope, my all in all.
I want to be “enslaved” to the Spirit of God living in me.
🌹For whatever is born of God overcomes the world; and this is the victory that has overcome the world—our faith.
1 John 5:4 NASB
Continually Seeking Him,
Sharon
Prayer For You
For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth derives its name, that He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with power through His Spirit in the inner man, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; and that you, being rooted and grounded in love, may be able to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and height and depth, and to know the love of Christ which surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled up to all the fullness of God.
Ephesians 3:14-19 NASB
🌹I am praying God will use this prayer for you today. Even though I may not know you, God does, and I hope this prayer of blessing is bestowed on you.
Continually Seeking Him,
Sharon
Thankful For . . . Day 5
Oh give thanks to the Lord, for He is good, For His lovingkindness is everlasting.
Psalms 107:1 NASB
The day after reflecting on “Thanksgiving”, celebrating with family and/or friends, what have you come to know about your blessings? God blesses us, and let all the earth fear Him.
Psalms 67:7 NASB
Knowing God is the source of all blessings, should we not “Give thanks to the Lord, call on His name? Make known His deeds among the peoples; Make them remember that His name is exalted?” Praise the Lord in song? He has done excellent things; Let this be known throughout the earth.
Isaiah 12:4-5 NASB
🌷Dear God, as we enter into the season of celebrating the most significant and glorious gift ever given to mankind, may our thankful hearts remember to exalt You, the giver of abundant blessings, and make known the wonderful, life giving deeds of a child born in Bethlehem. With a thankful heart I pray that this Christmas season will bring multiple opportunities to share the everlasting lovingkindness of our God and why we celebrate Jesus, in whose name I pray, amen.
Continually Seeking Him,
Sharon
Thankful For . . . Day 4
Bless the Lord, O my soul, And all that is within me, bless His holy name. Bless the Lord, O my soul, And forget none of His benefits; Who pardons all your iniquities, Who heals all your diseases; Who redeems your life from the pit, Who crowns you with lovingkindness and compassion;
Psalms 103:1-4 NASB
Lord, may we not forget the cross and the outpouring of love that came from that tragic day. May we, as many celebrate this Thanksgiving Day, remember the blessings that came to us in the resurrected Lord Jesus Christ. Now therefore, our God, we thank You, and praise Your glorious name. Amen.
1 Chronicles 29:13 NASB
🌹O give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; For His lovingkindness is everlasting.
1 Chronicles 16:34 NASB
HAPPY THANKSGIVING
Continually Seeking Him,
Sharon
Thankful For . . . Day 3
All the paths of the Lord are lovingkindness and truth To those who keep His covenant and His testimonies.
Psalms 25:10 NASB
🌹O Lord God, how my heart rejoices in thankfulness for who You are. You are God, the faithful God, who keeps His word and His lovingkindness to a thousandth generation with those who love You and keep Your commandments! I am thankful for the peace I have because You are trustworthy. Thank You for not withholding Your compassion from me; Your lovingkindness and Your truth will continually preserve me. I am blessed to know You! To Your name be honor and glory forever, amen.
Deuteronomy 7:9/Psalm 40:11 NASB
Continually Seeking Him,
Sharon
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