His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness, through the knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and virtue. 2 Peter 1:3, TLV
Everything We Need? To coin an elegant Jersey sentiment, “Yo! Preach it, Peter!” In this chapter, it is no holds barred for our outspoken brother. After Yeshua’s ascension, Peter tempered his reactive behavior for the most part. But, in this chapter, it has returned in a refined boldness. Why?
I think it right to stir you up with a reminder, as long as I remain alive in this “tent” of a body—knowing that my death* is soon, as our Lord Yeshua the Messiah has made clear to me. (vss. 13-14) [Emphasis Mine]
Peter is stirring things up as a reminder to those walking this faith journey, that there are certain foundational truths. He reigns back on the diplomacy and speaks clearly what is right and what is wrong. I really encourage reading this chapter because it is a fresh presentation of what we should be focusing on in this season on earth.
Whether we know our day of “laying aside our ‘tent’” 
or not, our focus should not change, really. Because our Father and His Son’s divine power have given us everything — that’s everything — we need to live a life filled with the knowledge and knowhow to advance the Kingdom and be what He has called us to be.
Yo! Pretty bold stuff.
Think More About It
Sometimes the Holy Spirit will remind us of the foundational truths. I’m always surprised—and perhaps a bit dismayed—that I need to be reminded of fundamentals like forgiveness. How about you?
May we leave our hearts open for the Holy Spirit to remind us of what is important in this season of our life, my friends.
*literally, “laying aside my ‘tent’”
Praying for Israel—Prayer Prompt
Some have chariots, some have horses,
but we remember the Name of ADONAI our God. Psalm 20:8, TLV
When we’re in a battle—whether spiritual or corporeal—this passage is a good reminder that physical might is not what saves us. Or causes us to win the battle. Pray this reminder with me, my friends? Amen!
