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

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.

*literally, “laying aside my ‘tent’”