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THE FULL PROVISION BY CHRIST’S DIVINE POWER
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3
2 Peter 1:3
Ephesians 1:19-23
“Thy people shall be willing
in the day of Thy power.”
THE FULL PROVISION BY CHRIST’S DIVINE POWER
Are you anxious about tomorrow? Have you been asking yourself hopelessly, “Will my faith survive?” “Will I be able to overcome temptations?” “Will I be able to provide for my family?” Peter has a wonderful piece of news for you in today’s verse. This very assuring truth will help you to drive away doubt, anxiety and fear.
The assurance is affirmed by mentioning two great facts. The first piece of information Peter shares with us is that “his divine power” (2 Pet 1:3) is at work for us. Can you truly fathom this infinite power of Christ at work for you? His limitless, irresistible, all-conquering, divine power far surpasses our comprehension. If such a great power is working for you, there is no reason to be agitated even in your most distressing situation. It will make a way for you even though a sea of troubles is before you. Let us say like Paul, “Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ’s sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong” (2 Cor 12:9b-10).
The second piece of comforting information in 2 Peter 1:3 is that “all things” are already “given unto us.” Here, the phrase “all things,” in the original language, is emphatically placed. It is Peter’s desire that we will not miss the knowledge of God’s full provision for our life and godliness. None of His children is exempted from obtaining the fully sufficient provisions of Christ’s divine power. All our needs, both physical and spiritual, are already taken care of. Nothing shall prevent their arrival.
But if we are ignorant of our Almighty Lord who cares for us, we will fail to tap on His wonderful provisions. So we are reminded at the end of the verse that it is “through the knowledge of him” that we will fulfil the ultimate purpose of our calling as Christians, which is “glory and virtue.”
As we live in the intimate knowledge of Christ, we will experience the full provisions of His power for a glorious and virtuous life.
THOUGHT: The glorious power of Christ will lead us to glory.
PRAYER: I thank Thee, Lord, for all the great prospects of Thy power.