[Originally posted in a WhatsApp group (KD) as a daily reading update (reflection) from each chapter of the Bible]
2
PETER 1:13
"Yes,
I think it is right, as long as I am in this tent, to stir you up by reminding
you"
Every
word of this verse is striking a point! As a preacher, one of my tasks is to
keep reminding. But naturally speaking, to remind people, again and again, is a
thing of boredom. People would even question, "Why do you always say this?"
What's
that Peter wants to remind? v10. "Be even more diligent to make your
call and election sure." In other words, make sure of your
salvation.
And
I think Peter is not calling Christian to doubt the efficacy of the cross, but
to bear the fruits of Salvation which are, again, v5-9.
When
a true Christian looks at his life and fails to see the fruits of Salvation, surely,
he will doubt, and stumble (v10). Such Christian needs to grow more in the
knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ (v8). When he sees the need to develop
(produce) more fruits, and when he strives, he shall be established (v12)
2
PETER 2
The
whole chapter 2 is about false teachers. If you have NKJV Bible, the
translators put up 4 headings, all alliterated with "D"
And
I just love it. But it's sobering because they are: Destructive, Doom,
Depravity, and Deception. Nobody wants these words to be
hurled unto us. But this is the Destiny of the False Teachers.
If
God chose to kill the world in the Noahic flood and save only 8 people, it's
far easier to save a few million and damn 7 billion to hell!
2
PETER 3
This
Earth will melt away not gradually, but when God decides to judge the world.
And
the world wants to save planet Earth. They gathered for a summit. They talk
about global warming, Antarctica's ice, climate change, and overpopulation!
The
Chinese have realized their stupidity in the implementation of the one-child
policy for over 35 years and lifted its own policy.
Guys,
go kill the boar, deer, anything, eat, rejoice and praise God.
Go,
cut the trees, build a home, and enjoy life.
God
is preserving the world, someday, He will destroy the world, very soon,
whenever Jesus comes back!