Tuesday, November 11, 2008

Bread of Life

2 Peter 1:3-12
.....seeing that His divine power has granted to us everything pertaining to life and godliness, through the true knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and excellence.
For by these He has granted to us His precious and magnificent promises, in order that by them you might become partakers of [the] divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world by lust.
Now for this very reason also, applying all diligence, in your faith supply moral excellence, and in [your] moral excellence, knowledge; and in [your] knowledge, self-control, and in [your] self-control, perseverance, and in [your] perseverance, godliness; and in [your] godliness, brotherly kindness, and in [your] brotherly kindness, love.
For if these [qualities] are yours and are increasing, they render you neither useless nor unfruitful in the true knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.
For he who lacks these [qualities] is blind [or] short-sighted, having forgotten [his] purification from his former sins.
Therefore, brethren, be all the more diligent to make certain about His calling and choosing you; for as long as you practice these things, you will never stumble; for in this way the entrance into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ will be abundantly supplied to you.
Therefore, I shall always be ready to remind you of these things, even though you [already] know [them], and have been established in the truth which is present with [you].

4 comments:

Anonymous said...

Lydia,
I haven't posted...I'm more of a 'lurker', but seeing as todays message was wonderful, I just wanted to say thanks. Also, please tell you brothers thank you for everything that they are doing for this country!

-Sarah (Lynda's daughter)

Lydia Grace said...

Oh, well I am very happy to know that my blog and the verses on it have been an encouragement to someone. :) I'm so glad you visit here! :)
I will tell them, and thanks to you, too. :)
God bless,
Lydia

Jean Marie said...

Hi, Lydia,
Just wanted you to know we are thinking of, and praying for, your family!
With love,
Jean Marie Fambrough
(Kimberly's sister)

Lydia Grace said...

Thank you so much for your prayers! We are all greatful for them. :)
Btw, I am loving spending time with your sweet sis! Thanks for letting her come here for a while.
Blessings,
Lydia