Everything We Need

Scripture:

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".

Observation:

Peter makes it very clear to his readers that there is no excuse for not serving God well.  He lets us know that God himself has already given us everything we need in order to live a godly life.  He says this comes through our knowledge of Him who called us.  It is God who gives us the power to live right, not us.

Application:

Many people struggle with trying to live a life that is pleasing to God.  We try to live better lives by working harder and harder to please God.  The power to serve God well doesn't come through our efforts in the flesh, but through our knowledge of God.  It is He who gives us what we need to please Him.  Our seeking must be after Him.

Prayer:

Father, you are incredible.  You don't ask us to live perfect lives in the power of our flesh, but You give us the power to live the lives You want us to live.  Our dependence is not on ourselves, but on You.  You are the source of everything we need to serve You well.  You have done all the work for us to be able to serve You well.  Thank You!  Thank You! Thank You!

Your Son,

Jeff