Wednesday
Read 2 Peter 1:16-21
16 We have not depended on made-up
stories in making known to you the mighty coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. With
our own eyes we saw his greatness. 17We were there when he was given
honour and glory by God the Father, when the voice came to him from the Supreme
Glory, saying, “This is my own dear Son, with whom I am pleased!” 18We
ourselves heard this voice coming from heaven, when we were with him on the
holy mountain.
19 So we are even more confident of
the message proclaimed by the prophets. You will do well to pay attention to
it, because it is like a lamp shining in a dark place until the Day dawns and
the light of the morning star shines in your hearts. 20Above all
else, however, remember that no one can explain by himself or herself a
prophecy in the Scriptures. 21For no prophetic message ever came
just from human will, but people were under the control of the Holy Spirit as
they spoke the message that came from God.
Think
I love the beginning of this passage in 2 Peter: "We have not
depended on made-up stories in making known to you the mighty coming of our
Lord Jesus Christ..." Peter emphasizes his experience as an eye and ear
witness of Jesus greatness and glory.
Because Peter has seen the glory of the Lord he has the courage to live
the life he has been called to.
Pray
Open my eyes to see your glory, so that I may have the confidence to walk
daily in your presence.
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