II Peter 1:3
“Everything that goes into a life of pleasing God has been miraculously given to us by getting to know, personally and intimately, the One who invited us to God.”
“By his divine power, God has given us everything we need for living a godly life. We have received all of this by coming to know him, the one who called us to himself by means of his marvelous glory and excellence.”
Christ is the center. He shares what pleases the Father with us, inviting us into a personal relationship with the Trinity. He makes us part of the miracle of restoration he is doing in the world. We cannot go wrong in following him. Conversely, we should beware anyone or any idea that shifts the focus away from him and his saving work amongst mankind.
Lord, I am grateful for knowing you these many years. Looking back, I see you always at work in my life. I feel so loved! May this security bubble up out of me, bringing hope and light into the world. I want them to feel loved too.