DEC 21

2 Peter 1:19-21
Memorise 2 Peter 1:19
“We have also a more sure word of prophecy...”

We have already learnt that Scripture is the supreme authority for life and faith. But let us explore further and be thoroughly convinced and convicted that it is so. Peter presents to his readers two lines of verification of the truth of Scripture. The first line of supernatural experience is in verse 16-18. There Peter tells us that he and the Apostles were eye- witnesses themselves of the second coming glory of the Lord Jesus Christ on the mount of transfiguration. Thus the things he had made known to them were things he had personally experienced. Secondly, there is supernatural revelation as mentioned in verses 19-21. Both supernatural experience and supernatural revelation attest to the veracity, validity of Scripture as the Word of God. Together they affirm that the Bible is true.

However, note that even the Apostles’ first-hand account were not sufficient by itself. God, by means of the Holy Spirit, superintended the recording of all their experiences and all of their writings so that they, in effect, were the revelation of God Himself. Despite all the wonderful experiences that Peter and all the Apostles had, there must be a more sure word than their experience. Peter was able to proclaim clearly to those who want to question his experience that there is a more reliable source, that is the Word of God. Sights and sound can be deceptive. The Word of God is inspired or God-breathed. Any prophetic word from God is a more sure word than human experience. We do well to pay attention to it for it is like a lamp to give the light of truth and virtue to a dark, ignorant and wicked world.

Application: Have you noticed the increasing moral decay and depravity of the world, especially with the President of the United States of America announcing that he accepted same sex marriages? Beloved teen, the days of Noah and Lot are indeed upon us and our refuge is the light of God’s Word. Scripture is a kind of night-light. It shines as a light in the dark places of this earth. It’s the only light we have until the Morning Star who is the Lord Jesus Christ, arises and brings with Him the dawn of a new era. Meanwhile, have nothing to do with the darkness that surrounds this world but seek the light of Scripture with all your heart.

Thought: Our greatest treasure is Word of God.
Prayer: Father in heaven, we live in a dark world. May we occupy ourselves with the light of Your Word and may our lives be lit by its clear light, we ask in Christ Jesus’ name. Amen.