2 Peter 1: 12 And so I will always
remind you of these matters, even though you already know them and are firmly
grounded in the truth you have received. 13 I think it only right for
me to stir up your memory of these matters as long as I am still alive. 14 I know that I shall soon
put off this mortal body, as our Lord Jesus Christ plainly told me. 15 I will do my best, then, to
provide a way for you to remember these matters at all times after my death.
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“What would you do
differently if you knew you were going to die in the next two weeks?” was the
poignant question posed to us at the Promise Keeper’s conference. I really hadn’t
thought of that, but after pondering I realized I would love more, spread the
Gospel more and praise more. The next statement was the game changer. “Then why
don’t you start doing this right now.”
- I wanted conditions to be perfect for me to do what I should have been doing all along.
- I felt bad that I could not blame anyone but myself for not doing the things I should have been doing.
- I realized then, that I need to make a change in my life that would actively include GOD’s love spread to my family, friends and strangers.
Peter got some
startling news directly from JESUS. After leaving the ministry, Peter went back
to fishing. JESUS appeared to the disciples in a miraculous encounter. HE told
Peter about his death after reinstating him in the ministry. Peter, from then
on, spoke boldly about JESUS.
My Observations:
- People are important, BUT GOD is most important.
- Being busy doing life is okay, but following GOD is the ultimate.
- Working hard to stay alive and healthy is not bad, but showing people the way to believe in GOD is the pinnacle of existence.
Selfish people
redefine what is important. I mean, when people ask the question “What would
you like to be known by?” they may answer by saying “Money” or “Fame” or “Acquiescing
to selfish needs of greedy people.” They may not come out directly and say
those things, but it may be at the heart of the matter. GOD wants something
different.
Each and every day,
GOD wants HIS people to remember JESUS. HIS death and resurrection is the most
important event that ever happened to mankind. All GOD wants us to do is to
love one another so people would turn their eyes to HIM. I gladly leave a
legacy of spreading JESUS as the most important gift I could give my family,
friends and strangers.
Challenge
- What do you think is the writer’s definition of being “firmly grounded in the truth?”
- Have you examined your life’s purpose to see if it includes what GOD wants you to do?
- Will you live your life with GOD’s purpose from this day forth so you can be used to being many people to HIM from now on?
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