If we say that we have no sin, we are deceiving ourselves and the truth is not in us. (1Jn 1:8)

O Lord, guide us in this sharing of the Word, this reading of Holy Scripture. Bless us by opening our eyes and our hearts to the glory of the Gospel, Amen

John, (the disciple that Jesus loved..), speaks volumes in a single sentence. We all are sinners and sinners we will be until our earthly life is over. To the last breath, our tent is infected with the sin of Adam, and although washed with the blood of Christ and spiritually stand sinless and blemish free in the eyes of our Maker, we should not be deceived of our fleshly nature.

Saint Peter encourages believers-in-Christ to be responsible, attentive, to the lustful temptations that are abound in this Satan filled earthly life. He writes:

(2Pe 1:5-8) Now for this very reason also, applying all diligence, in your faith supply moral excellence, and in your moral excellence, knowledge, and in your knowledge, self-control, and in your self-control, perseverance, and in your perseverance, godliness, and in your godliness, brotherly kindness, and in your brotherly kindness, love. For if these qualities are yours and are increasing, they render you neither useless nor unfruitful in the true knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Peter shares his personal knowledge of how frail our faith is sometimes and that it takes effort on our part to adhere our behavior in the shadow of the Lord's example to us. It is hard work. Often it is met with hate filled reaction to the Word. How many of our old friends have distanced themselves from us when we shared the Gospel with them? Peter continues in verse 10:

(2Pe 1:10-12) Therefore, brethren, be all the more diligent to make certain about His calling and choosing you; for as long as you practice these things, you will never stumble; for in this way the entrance into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ will be abundantly supplied to you. Therefore, I will always be ready to remind you of these things, even though you already know them, and have been established in the truth which is present with you.

Each of us should stand ready to remind our brothers and sisters of Peter's words, even though we should already know them. We lovingly hold each other accountable to His word, and to our perfection in our Father's eyes.

JESUS our LORD, Your majesty and greatness is reflected in the glory that Father God pours out on You; giving You all power in Heaven and on Earth. We cherish Your love, and we revere Your power. We know that You are at the door, sweet Savior, Strong King, and we say with joy in our voices, COME LORD! AMEN.

HAVE YOU READ YOUR BIBLE TODAY?