March 9
We hear about the promises of God and begin to chomp at the bit! We can hardly constrain our desire to gather the beautiful things the Word says are ours to ourselves. If He has said we need only ask to receive, how utterly foolish we would be to fail to ask!
We know He’s promised salvation to those who will acknowledge their need for a Savior (John 3:16). We know that if we leave houses or land or family for Him, we shall obtain more than what we gave up (Mark 10:29). We know that if we give, we shall receive (Mark 10:21).
If our desire is to accrue more unto ourselves, it seems the way to do so is to give of ourselves. But II Peter 1:4 enlightens us to a better reason for selfless acceptance of Jesus as Savior and Lord of our lives. The truth found here extends beyond the acquisition of position or possession.
It says, “He has given us very great and precious promises so that through them we may share in the divine nature.” The Lord our God wants us to be like Him—not merely in ownership of things, for indeed, He owns everything, but in godly character that enables us to see as He sees and to love as He loves.”
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