2 Peter 1:3 – “As His divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of Him who called us by glory and virtue”
The books of 1 and 2 Peter masterfully describes the amazing benefits available to believers through the precious blood of Christ. Today’s reading establishes God’s provision for everything we need pertaining to life and godliness. He is our LIFE SOURCE! That provision can be compounded by our diligent attention given to our personal growth. Faith is the foundation of our relationship with God. We are encouraged to do the following:
Add to your faith virtue.
Add to virtue knowledge.
Add to knowledge self-control.
Add to self-control perseverance. Add to perseverance godliness.
Add to godliness brotherly kindness. Add to brotherly kindness love.
Peter makes an amazing statement in verse 10: “If you do these things you will never stumble.” Wow! You and I have everything we need in this life, not only to get by, but to live an abundant life.