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Scripture

2 Peter 3:17-18

¹⁷ Therefore, dear friends, since you have been forewarned, be on your guard so that you may not be carried away by the error of the lawless and fall from your secure position. ¹⁸ But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever! Amen.

Observation

“The design here is to remind of Christ's final coming to judgement. (1-4) He will appear unexpectedly, when the present frame of nature will be dissolved by fire. (5-10) From thence is inferred the need for holiness, and stedfastness in the faith. (11-18)” 

Matthew Henry’s Bible Commentary (concise) https://www.christianity.com/bible/commentary.php?com=mhc&b=61&c=3

Understanding

A reminder to the Christians of Peter’s day as much as to those of today to stay on guard, keep our eyes heaven-bound.  [Another reason or way that, like Pastor Levi shared yesterday, where our eyes look determines our outcome.] This worldly earth, we are just passing through.  It’s a temporary home at best; but, more accurately, this part of our lives is really a mission-based assignment – to know Him and make Him known.

Life Application

So, being forewarned, may we be on guard – protecting our hearts and minds.

May we keep our eyes on God – staying grounded in prayer and His word, praising God for who He is, how He’s shown Himself real so far and remembering His promises to come…and not letting our circumstances impact our faith. 

God, I thank you that you are worthy of our faith, our trust.  Your love never fails us or forsakes us.  May we turn our eyes to you and keep them on you – foregoing the distractions of this world.  May we grow in grace today.  And may you be glorified and honored as we do.  In your name we pray, Amen.

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