2 Peter 1:9-11 says...
We continue our devotional study of the book of 2 Peter with 2 Peter 1:9-11 today, which read,
9 - For he who lacks these qualities is blind or short-sighted, having forgotten his purification from his former sins.
10 - 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;
11 - for in this way the entrance into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ will be abundantly supplied to you.
What are "...these qualities..." and "...these things..." that are talked about here? Whatever "they" are keeps our eyes focused on where we are going, our mind grateful for forgiveness of sins, our words and actions pleasing to God, and giving us assurance of "...the entrance into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ..." with continued reinforcement of that fact.
The "qualities" and the "things" are what we talked about yesterday in verses 5 - 7. The "things" are the building of your faith in Jesus Christ with your thought life that leads to more knowledge of God that leads to strength during times of temptations that leads to a more consistent life obeying Him that leads to an ever increasing reverence and respect of who God is and what He says that leads to a love for your brothers in sisters in Christ, a love that is between good friends to a love that has deep commitment to one another like at the altar of a wedding. I know a very long sentence, but that is how Peter puts it originally.
If I don't apply "...all diligence..." as verse 9 says in these "things" then I become "blind" (mentally, in a fog or midst) and "short-sighted" (to see dimly, or just what is near) and I will soon forget the weight of what Jesus did for me on the cross.
But if I "...be all the more diligent..." as it says in verse 10 then comes this reinforced assurance of God's calling and choosing me, a way that I will not stumble by being blind or short-sighted, and an ever increasing view from "...our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ..." of the eternal kingdom.
Another time to see 2 ways side by side and which is the way to go. Let me end with the way that Peter addresses Jesus at the end of this portion.
"our" - possessive
"Lord" - master
"Savior" - deliverer
"Jesus" - saves
"Christ" - Anointed One, Messiah
Peter wants us to see Jesus as much more than just a man or a great teacher or another holy guru. Peter wants us to see the completeness of Jesus on this and any other matter.
Pastor Adam
9 - For he who lacks these qualities is blind or short-sighted, having forgotten his purification from his former sins.
10 - 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;
11 - for in this way the entrance into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ will be abundantly supplied to you.
What are "...these qualities..." and "...these things..." that are talked about here? Whatever "they" are keeps our eyes focused on where we are going, our mind grateful for forgiveness of sins, our words and actions pleasing to God, and giving us assurance of "...the entrance into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ..." with continued reinforcement of that fact.
The "qualities" and the "things" are what we talked about yesterday in verses 5 - 7. The "things" are the building of your faith in Jesus Christ with your thought life that leads to more knowledge of God that leads to strength during times of temptations that leads to a more consistent life obeying Him that leads to an ever increasing reverence and respect of who God is and what He says that leads to a love for your brothers in sisters in Christ, a love that is between good friends to a love that has deep commitment to one another like at the altar of a wedding. I know a very long sentence, but that is how Peter puts it originally.
If I don't apply "...all diligence..." as verse 9 says in these "things" then I become "blind" (mentally, in a fog or midst) and "short-sighted" (to see dimly, or just what is near) and I will soon forget the weight of what Jesus did for me on the cross.
But if I "...be all the more diligent..." as it says in verse 10 then comes this reinforced assurance of God's calling and choosing me, a way that I will not stumble by being blind or short-sighted, and an ever increasing view from "...our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ..." of the eternal kingdom.
Another time to see 2 ways side by side and which is the way to go. Let me end with the way that Peter addresses Jesus at the end of this portion.
"our" - possessive
"Lord" - master
"Savior" - deliverer
"Jesus" - saves
"Christ" - Anointed One, Messiah
Peter wants us to see Jesus as much more than just a man or a great teacher or another holy guru. Peter wants us to see the completeness of Jesus on this and any other matter.
"Lord, direct us to be diligent on the matters of our faith so that You may be glorified and a continued 'thank you' for all that comes our way because of it that we don't deserve but You give."
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