“By which have been given to us exceedingly great and precious promises, that through these you may be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust.”
2 Peter 1:5
Peter wrote this while living in a tent and approaching end of life. He was a loyal disciple and learned many spiritual truths in his time with Jesus.
The same presumptuous sins that led to the ruin of the Israeli nation are present today in our society.
The culprit is lust which desires to satisfy self. This behavior makes Jesus angry and grieves the Holy Spirit.
We all have this corrupt inner nature to defy God and live for self. The only way to overcome the lusts of the flesh and be transformed into the divine nature of Jesus is through His promises.
The precious promises of Jesus are life changing and help a believer to turn away from lust and the corrupt ways of the world.
The Bible teaches that anyone who makes a decision for Jesus will be “born again” and receive the gift of salvation. They will have a new identity built on the personality and values of Jesus. The old life will fade away and all things will become new.
Like Peter, we have the blood of Jesus to cleanse us from all sin and the indwelling Holy Spirit to transform us into the character of Jesus.
Invite the Holy Spirit to have authority over you life and He will fill you with His thoughts and guide your footsteps.
The Bible teaches the righteousness of Jesus comes to those who walk by faith and not by what they see with their eyes.
For example, Abraham obeyed God and was credited with the righteousness of God.
Seek out Jesus through prayer, reading the Bible and listening for His voice. He is alive and wants a personal and embracing relationship with a believer.
Make Jesus the centerpiece of your life and commit your works each day to Him. He will be alive and present in all the moments of life.
Jesus wants to give you a better life than you can ever achieve on your own!
Hal Hollister Ministry 