2 Peter 1:5 ESV “In view of all of this, make every effort to respond to God’s promises. Supplement your faith with a generous provision of moral excellence, and moral excellence with knowledge, and knowledge with self control.”
Be careful of the leaven (Matthew 16:6) found in small amounts in the human spirit but that spread, subtly, through the whole demeanor of a person and the body of Christ. It is subtle and it is self-sufficiency. This verse demonstrates how it can creep in subtly through human beliefs about themselves. The hardest part of following Jesus is that humans want to feel important, unique, special, and in control. This is why all other religions are based on human action, self-denial, or works in order to get to their god. Christianity is based on Me providing everything you need and you receiving it – praise and worship naturally follow. Do you see the difference? All other religions put the focus on themselves…works, good actions, evangelizing, doing things or letting go of things to reach Nirvana or heaven or a state of perfection. Christianity puts the focus on Me and requires you to simply be in a relationship with Me so that I can provide all you need. The focus of Christianity is on Me doing everything so that you can be connected to Me for all eternity – your part is to exercise the free will, that I gave you, to let go of your free will and align with My Will instead.
I gave My people a covenant with 10 simple commandments. They were unable to fulfill the simple covenant, so I sent Jesus to fulfill it for you. You were, and are, unable to do it – and that’s okay. I sent Jesus to take care of it all. This verse today shares how subtle the infiltration of the leaven is. Peter was unable to do the very thing he tells you to do in this verse He denied his savior three times – this doesn’t show moral excellence, or self-control. He hid with the disciples in great fear after Jesus was resurrected (John 20:19) and even considered going back to fishing (John 21:3) until one thing happened – the Holy Spirit filled him. Then he was able to do all he instructs others to do. Let this be your focus and your “work” …. Receiving My promise of the Holy Spirit (Acts 1:8, John 14:17). Change your posture from doing, working, striving, and self-sufficiency to a posture of receiving the Holy Spirit, put your focus on Me, receive My promises, put Me in the center of your attention and all else will follow (Matthew 6:33).
Prayer:
Dear Lord, I am unable to do even this simple thing of fixing my eyes on You and receiving Your Spirit, but I want to. Please do this for me also. I love You. Amen.
I believe this is a message to us from God, written from His perspective – Sherri
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