Tag: foundation of faith

2 Peter 1:1-21 – All We Ever Need

Read 2 Peter 1:1-21

Don’t you wish everyone could read this letter from Peter? It puts so many things into perspective. God’s provision for us is amazing! Unfortunately, most aren’t “ready” to accept the wisdom Peter is sharing. Not everyone is open to growing in faith and drawing closer to their Creator. Peter’s prayer for us is powerful.  “May God give you more and more grace and peace as you grow in your knowledge of God and Jesus our Lord.”

We are all a work in progress when it comes to our faith. Readings like this confirm for us that we are on the right track. It invigorates us to know “God has given us everything we need for living a godly life.” Period. We don’t need to be distracted by seeking riches or fame. God has supplied us for the mission he assigned us. Figuring out what our mission is becomes what we are seeking. Continue reading “2 Peter 1:1-21 – All We Ever Need”

Mark 12:1-17 – More Than a Parable

Read Mark 12:1-17

Jesus loved to use stories, known as parables, in his teaching. While always memorable, the meanings are not always clear. But God allowed these religious leaders to understand the truth about who they represented in the story. I’m guessing that was Jesus’ intent all along, hoping they would not be too blind to recognize themselves. Their exit must have spoken volumes to Jesus. The crowd was likely clueless.

What caution can we take from the story? It may be easy for us to see the relationship between the landowner and God, who sent his son (Jesus) into the world. Jesus paid with his life, too. We don’t want to be like the greedy farmers who disrespect God or his Son. We can look around the world today and see plenty of examples of that. Does it break your heart, too? Continue reading “Mark 12:1-17 – More Than a Parable”

Ezekiel 36:1-15 – God Cares Deeply

Read Ezekiel 36:1-15

You may recall in Chapter 6 how Ezekiel’s prophecy focused on God’s creation. Here again, God calls out to the mountains as if they had ears to hear. Nature had nothing to do with the fall of God’s people. The mountains were simply in the wrong place, taking the abuse resulting from the people’s sinfulness.

Do you think Ezekiel wondered how in the world he would do what God asked this time? What went through Ezekiel’s mind when God said, “Therefore, son of man, give the mountains of Israel this message from the Sovereign Lord.” Do you think that Ezekiel thought God had lost his marbles? How silly would he look talking to the hills of Israel! Continue reading “Ezekiel 36:1-15 – God Cares Deeply”

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