“His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us to his own glory and excellence, by which he has granted to us his precious and very great promises, so that through them you may become partakers of the divine nature, having escaped from the corruption that is in the world because of sinful desire.”
2 Peter 1:3-4 (ESV)
Our heavenly Father and almighty God gave us all the necessities for living godly in this present world. He didn’t just command us to live godly. Rather, he made it possible by providing knowledge of the Holy One and giving “great promises.” Exercising this knowledge and these promises enables us to share his “divine nature” and “escape from corruption.” What marvelous blessings!
Dear Father, thank you for the gifts of grace and mercy. Thank you for your promise to neither leave nor forsake us. Empower us with faith and hope. Grant to us the strength for living godly in this present life. Enable us to share your gifts and promises with others. In Jesus’ name, I pray. AMEN
Let us praise God for his gifts and promises, then live to his glory,