DAY 346 Read 2 Peter and Jude.
Today's reading: The second letter by Peter was probably written soon after the first, and shortly before his martyrdom, about A.D. 67 in Rome. Jude, probably a brother of the James who presided at the Jerusalem Council, seems to have written his letter about the same time as Peter wrote his second.
Memory gem: "We have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts" (2 Peter 1:19).
Thought for today:
The word of prophecy is more sure--stronger evidence--than actually hearing the voice of God. Think of it. Why is this?
One reason is that, with every year that goes by, the miracle of a fulfilled prophecy becomes greater. Here stands the Word of God written down by the prophet. The years go by, and it may seem that the events predicted by prophecy are the ones most likely to take place. Then suddenly they happen--perhaps after decades, centuries, or even millenniums. But the prophecy always comes true. And the reason is that these prophecies were not made by man, but "holy men of God spoke as they were moved by the Holy Ghost." God spoke through them.
How can we neglect such a book as the Bible, sustained by such unimpeachable sources as history and human experience? Surely, my friend, if we can trust the Bible because of all the great prophecies fulfilled, history proving that God spoke truth, then just as truly we can believe what it says about salvation, and we can have faith in the words of Christ, the very Son of God Himself.
Do you want peace in your heart? Do you want the burden of condemnation and sin to leave your soul? Do you want to be free? Then listen to what the Bible says. Each word is important.
Are you willing to listen to God's Word and to believe it when you hear it? Will you trust God? In other words, will you have faith in Him? Surely we can depend upon the word of the great Creator, the One who has guided human history to fulfill the prophecies of His servants, the One who loves you so that He was willing to send His own Son to die for you. Surely you can rest upon His word, believe it, and find eternal life and peace right here in this world.
Today's reading: The second letter by Peter was probably written soon after the first, and shortly before his martyrdom, about A.D. 67 in Rome. Jude, probably a brother of the James who presided at the Jerusalem Council, seems to have written his letter about the same time as Peter wrote his second.
Memory gem: "We have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts" (2 Peter 1:19).
Thought for today:
The word of prophecy is more sure--stronger evidence--than actually hearing the voice of God. Think of it. Why is this?
One reason is that, with every year that goes by, the miracle of a fulfilled prophecy becomes greater. Here stands the Word of God written down by the prophet. The years go by, and it may seem that the events predicted by prophecy are the ones most likely to take place. Then suddenly they happen--perhaps after decades, centuries, or even millenniums. But the prophecy always comes true. And the reason is that these prophecies were not made by man, but "holy men of God spoke as they were moved by the Holy Ghost." God spoke through them.
How can we neglect such a book as the Bible, sustained by such unimpeachable sources as history and human experience? Surely, my friend, if we can trust the Bible because of all the great prophecies fulfilled, history proving that God spoke truth, then just as truly we can believe what it says about salvation, and we can have faith in the words of Christ, the very Son of God Himself.
Do you want peace in your heart? Do you want the burden of condemnation and sin to leave your soul? Do you want to be free? Then listen to what the Bible says. Each word is important.
Are you willing to listen to God's Word and to believe it when you hear it? Will you trust God? In other words, will you have faith in Him? Surely we can depend upon the word of the great Creator, the One who has guided human history to fulfill the prophecies of His servants, the One who loves you so that He was willing to send His own Son to die for you. Surely you can rest upon His word, believe it, and find eternal life and peace right here in this world.
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