2 Peter 1:5-8
Make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; and to godliness, brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness, love. For if you possess these qualities in increasing measure, they will keep you from being ineffective and unproductive in your knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.
What of Today’s Verse…
Wow! What a message. God wants us to be productive in our lives. He wants us to have more than just head knowledge. He wants us to put it to work in our lives and be effective and productive with it. But, I’ve got to put out some effort and try to grow in these qualities. Peter is saying, "Okay folks, God want you to get after it and make a difference through your life!" I’m ready! Let’s begin today.
Let us Pray:
Holy God, I am going to put out the effort to grow in your grace. Please bless my efforts and receive them as my heartfelt appreciation for loving me when I was unlovable and redeeming me when I was lost. I want to be productive to your glory in my life with Jesus, through whom, I pray. Amen.
Words of Wisdom
Learn to love…
Learn to love challenge, and you’ll fill your life with accomplishment. Learn to love effort, and your skills will grow more valuable with each passing day.
Learn to love making a difference, and doors will quickly open for you wherever you go. Learn to love giving freely of yourself, and you’ll receive more fulfilment than you ever could imagine.
Learn to love being the authentic person you are, and everything you do will be infused with integrity. Learn to love whatever work you’re doing, and that work will bring abundant rewards.
Learn to love beauty for beauty’s sake, and you’ll discover a wealth of it in places no one else would even think to look. Learn to love unconditionally, and there will be no limit to what your love can accomplish.
Learn to love life just because it is, and each day will be a grand new adventure. Learn to love the moment you’re in, and you’ll find richness in every direction.
Learn to love the possibilities, and you’ll make your way to whatever you seek. Learn to love no matter what, and you’ll discover what a miracle you truly are.
