Scripture to Read: 2 Peter 1:3–4
Yesterday we began to unpack the deep Truth God has given us in 2 Peter 1:3–4. Today we continue to see all God has given us. Knowing we have ALL we need for life and living godly protects us from falling into the sin of being worldly minded (Matthew 16:23; Colossians 3:1–2, Ephesians 4:23, 2 Corinthians 10:3–5, Romans 12:2). God continues in 2 Peter 1:4, telling us that by His glory and excellence, He has given us His precious and magnificent promises. It’s AWESOME that God has Peter say more than just “His promises,” but God has Peter describe His promises as “precious and magnificent.” When we understand how “precious and magnificent” God’s promises are, we begin to live the abundant life Christ has given us. We also see that it’s through God’s “precious and magnificent promises” that He has given us the right to share in His divine nature (which is His Holy Spirit in us). AND God continues with MORE GOOD NEWS. For it is through His promises and His divine nature in us that we are given all we need to escape the world’s corruption caused by our fleshly desires. God knows we have fleshly desires, but He wants us to have victory over them. This Truth ties directly to 1 Corinthians 10:13, 2 Peter 2:9, Hebrews 2:18, and Hebrews 4:15. God understands our struggle, but He gives us ALL we need to overcome every daily battle we face. So, let’s walk a life of victory and not defeat.
Challenge & Application
· How have you struggled with being worldly minded and, with what God taught you today, how do you now overcome it?
· How are you having daily victory over your fleshly desires, and how can you help others who are struggling in this area?
Don’t forget to pray using the A.C.T.S. (Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication) method!