Pastor Anita
Simon Peter, a servant and an
apostle of Jesus Christ, to them that have obtained like precious faith with us
through the righteousness of God and our Saviour Jesus Christ: Grace and peace
be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of God, and of Jesus our Lord (2
Peter 1:1-2).
There’re people who lament how much they want peace in their life, home,
place of work, etc., and as a result, are asking others to pray for them to
have more peace. However, that’s not going to work, because the Bible doesn’t
say "grace and peace be multiplied to you through prayers," but
through the knowledge of God, and of Jesus our Lord. Such people may be prayed
for, and they might feel better, but that’s all they’re going to get; a
"good feeling."
God wants you to have something better than a "good feeling." He wants you to live by His Word! The more you know Him, the more grace and
peace you stand to enjoy in your life. The word ‘peace’ as used in 2 Peter
1:2 is from the Greek word, "eirene," which means peace, with rest and prosperity. It’s akin to the Hebrew word "shalom."
In other words, through the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord, you
dwell in rest and prosperity! Everything about your life works out right. You’re
not fretful over anything. Irrespective of what happens, you’re
unperturbed, because you know things
can only turn out for your good.
Keep meditating on the Word of
God! Maintain fellowship with the Spirit,
and He’ll grant you more revelation
knowledge of the Father, and of Jesus our Lord, heaping grace upon grace,
thus bringing multiplied favour, promotion, increase, advantage, and other
innumerable blessings into your life.
Prayer
Dear Father, I thank you for your glory that’s
revealed in my life. I thank you also for beautifying me with your grace and
giving me a life of endless peace and prosperity. I’m functioning excellently
through the power of the Holy Spirit, who lives in me and pilots me from glory
to glory, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
f u r t h e r s t u d y: 1 Corinthians 2:12;
John 14:27
Daily
Scripture Reading
1 Year Reading Plan : Hebrews 3, Jeremiah 3-4
2 Year Reading Plan : John 9:18-27 1 Chronicles 3
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