Responses to God's Grace
Faith Leads to Holy Living
Live in the light of God (Isaiah 2:5)
Stick to Your Faith
2 Peter 3:11-18 The Message
11-13 Since everything here today might well be gone tomorrow, do you see how essential it is to live a holy life? Daily expect the Day of God, eager for its arrival. The galaxies will burn up and the elements meltdown that day—but we’ll hardly notice. We’ll be looking the other way, ready for the promised new heavens and the promised new earth, all landscaped with righteousness.
14-16 So, my dear friends, since this is what you have to look forward to, do your very best to be found living at your best, in purity and peace. Interpret our Master’s patient restraint for what it is: salvation. Our good brother Paul, who was given much wisdom in these matters, refers to this in all his letters, and has written you essentially the same thing. Some things Paul writes are difficult to understand. Irresponsible people who don’t know what they are talking about twist them every which way. They do it to the rest of the Scriptures, too, destroying themselves as they do it.
17-18 But you, friends, are well-warned. Be on guard lest you lose your footing and get swept off your feet by these lawless and loose-talking teachers. Grow in grace and understanding of our Master and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Glory to the Master, now and forever! Yes!
For Reflection
Jesus may have left the earth, but Christ remains. Believing and practicing the Christian faith only because you desire the heavenly after-life or because you do not want to be left behind on the day of judgment may lead to a very unsatisfactory life.
Peter suggests that you live each day as though it were your last day. Practice your faith; pray, read scripture, engage in the fellowship of the church, be kind, care for each other and your neighbors, seek justice, and rest in the arms of the God who loves you.
Pray
Pray about all things and walk in the manner 0f Jesus each day. Pray and accept the blessings of joy in service to the Lord.
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