Bible Reading Part Four
[this series is based on a devotional by Stacy Ortiz entitled 'Why Should I Read the Bible?']
"All we need for life and godliness is found in God's Word. We don't need to go outside of his Word to find answers; in fact when we do, we get into trouble becase we allow ourselves to be deceived." - Stacy Ortiz
"His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness. Through these he has given us his very great and precious promises, so that through them you may participate in the divine nature and escape the corruption in the world caused by evil desires." 2 Peter 1:3-4 (NIV)
HE's given us all that we need to live a life worthy of him. The answers are all right there. HE didn't make it some big mystery for us to try to figure out on our own. HE doesn't just expect us to *poof!* know how to be godly. HE's given us guidance. When I can't figure out how to love people, when I don't know how to be patient, when I'm frustrated because I don't know why GOD allows (or doesn't allow) certain things in my life, and when all of these things threaten to lead me along the world's path, I can turn to the Word, where HE shows me the Way of godliness. Life and godliness come through our knowledge of HIM. How do I get to know HIM? By reading HIS Word. Through HIS 'precious promises [I may] participate in the divine nature.'
Wow. 'Participate in the divine nature.' That's just mind-blowing.
"All we need for life and godliness is found in God's Word. We don't need to go outside of his Word to find answers; in fact when we do, we get into trouble becase we allow ourselves to be deceived." - Stacy Ortiz
"His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness. Through these he has given us his very great and precious promises, so that through them you may participate in the divine nature and escape the corruption in the world caused by evil desires." 2 Peter 1:3-4 (NIV)
HE's given us all that we need to live a life worthy of him. The answers are all right there. HE didn't make it some big mystery for us to try to figure out on our own. HE doesn't just expect us to *poof!* know how to be godly. HE's given us guidance. When I can't figure out how to love people, when I don't know how to be patient, when I'm frustrated because I don't know why GOD allows (or doesn't allow) certain things in my life, and when all of these things threaten to lead me along the world's path, I can turn to the Word, where HE shows me the Way of godliness. Life and godliness come through our knowledge of HIM. How do I get to know HIM? By reading HIS Word. Through HIS 'precious promises [I may] participate in the divine nature.'
Wow. 'Participate in the divine nature.' That's just mind-blowing.
posted by melilotnfosco | 7:18 PM
3 Comments:
i'm such a slacker...
so am i. i'm glad i started this little series. it's making me dig in, whereas otherwise i would once again think 'oh that's so true' and then not pick up my Bible for 3 months.
:) (sad, but i can relate)
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