2 Peter 1:12-21 Remember, Remember, Remember

In four verses, Peter says “remember” three times.  That reminded me of how many times I’ve closed my quiet times asking God to remind me often of what I’ve just learned.  We have a tendency to forget, to get distracted, and to simply become mentally lazy.

Peter wanted us to understand that the Word is dependable and durable, compared to men, experiences, and the world, my commentary said.  “Men die, but the Word lives … Experiences fade, but the Word remains … The world darkens, but the Word shines.”

Peter was addressing the false teachers who’d tried to infect the church and take it over.  They were using bits and pieces of the Word, often out of context, to tout their own beliefs.  My commentary said, “The Word of God was written to common people, not to theological professors.  The writers assumed that common people could read it, understand it, and apply it, led by the same Holy Spirit who inspired it.  The humble individual believer can learn about God as he reads and meditates on the Word of God; he does not need the experts to show him truth.”  This was exactly opposite of what those false teachers were telling them.

Father, once again I ask You to help me remember.  Let all of Your Word sink deeply into my heart.  Help me to be able to find whatever You are impressing on me.  Make it all familiar to me.  Let Your Word be my life.

Your Brother In Christ,

Gary Ford