Pastor Chris
According as his divine power
hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the
knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue (2 Peter 1:3).
Our opening verse says we’ve been called to glory and virtue; meaning
that inside of you is the glory of God and the power to do right. Virtue means
moral excellence that’s dependent on moral energy; the power to do right. It’s
the work of the Spirit of God produced from inside you, but you have to walk in
it.
For example, you can refuse to cheat at work or school. The power or
moral energy to resist such an act is in you. Acts 1:8 says, "…Ye shall
receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you…." This power is
inherent in you. When the Holy Spirit comes to reside in you, He energizes you
from within for the life of moral excellence. You have the inherent ability to
set your mind to do what is right, and refuse that which is wrong.
This is what 2 Peter 1:5 tells us: "And beside this, giving all
diligence, add to your faith virtue…." This doesn’t mean that
"virtue" isn’t already in you, or that you’re to try and get it, and
add it to your faith; no! The word "add" is the Greek
"epichoregeo" and it means to "furnish besides," i.e.
fully supply or sponsor. The ability to set your mind to do what’s right, and
refuse that which is wrong is inside you; put it to work! Sponsor it; supply it
lavishly to your faith. That’s what God is saying.
Prayer
Dear Father, I thank you for the revelation of your
Word in my life, and its indelible impact on my spirit today and always. I
rejoice because your Sprit enlightens my understanding, causing me to manifest
and radiate your glory to my world, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
f u r t h e r s t u d y: 2 Corinthians 4:7;
Philemon 1:6
Daily
Scripture Reading
1 Year Reading Plan : Hebrews 2, Jeremiah 1-2
2 Year Reading Plan : John 9:8-17, 1 Chronicles 2
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