Make Every Effort

Scripture:

II Peter 3:14  "So then, dear friends, since you are looking forward to this, make every effort to be found spotless, blameless and at peace with him".

Observation:

Peter tells us just before this about the wrath of God being poured out in the last days.  He then tells them to "make every effort to be found spotless, blameless and at peace with him".  He basically said that judgment was coming, therefore, you need to start living in such a way that you will be found blameless.

Application:

When we live our lives with a good view of the judgment, we will walk before the Lord spotless and blameless.  Our greatest desire should be to please our Lord and Savior.  We definitely are in the last days and must begin to live like Peter tells us to.  Grace should cause us to bring about good works and we should be found spotless, blameless and at peace with God.  If He came today, how would He find us?

Prayer:

Father, I want to live my life rapture ready.  I want to live looking forward to judgment day instead of terrorized by it.  I want to serve You well all the days of my life on this earth.  Help me to live a life that bring You glory and that will be at peace with You always.

Your Son,
Jeff