2 Peter 3:18
But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity. Amen.
Peter’s closing words in his letter. May we grow in grace, having a deeper desire for grace, a deeper appreciation of it, realizing that thanks to this amazing grace, we have nothing to fear anymore, we have been forgiven, we have been saved, we have been found, we have been given purpose, we have reason to live. We don’t deserve it and we never will. God pursued us with reckless abandon. He gave us a way to know Him, a privilege not to be abused, but so often we abuse it. Do we KNOW God? The next part of the verse corresponds with the theme of grace, knowledge. Do we know God? Truly know God? Know in an intimate manner, in a deep, meaningful relationship that requires effort? The word know in the Bible refers to an intimate way of knowing someone. A way that is sacred. To be considered extremely close knit. To be considered as one. God wants to know us so well and us to know Him so well that we know His will for our lives, and even when we don’t we trust Him, knowing that His plan surpasses our own. He wants to know our problems, our pain, our joys, our requests, and everything else about us and He wants to hear it from us. He already knows all of it, but He wants to communicate with you. He wants to speak to you and you to Him.
Peter ends this with a statement that declares our purpose: to bring Him glory. May we seek to bring Him glory through HIS GRACE TO US AND OUR INTIMATE KNOWLEDGE OF HIM.
Is this our goal? Do we seek to know Him more in this manner and to seek his grace more and more?
Blessings
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