“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.”
We have gone through what Peter told us about the divine nature of God that dwells in us. God gave us His nature when we were born again. Just like natural parents pass on their genes to their kids, God passes His to us in the Spirit.
Therefore, make an eager and diligent effort to build God’s acceptance of you into a permanent and secure fact in your life. Keep doing this and you won’t stumble or fail.
The Message Bible says: “So, friends, confirm God’s invitation to you, his choice of you. Don’t put it off; do it now. Do this, and you’ll have your life on a firm footing.”
The more of God’s character and nature you walk in, the more influence you will have upon your family, friends and acquaintances. Growth in these areas doesn’t mean that you will become weird or irrelevant. The exact opposite will be true.
The more you let Christ’s character develop in you, the more relevant you will be. People will be glad to know you. So go ahead, live out your relationship with God everyday.
I purpose to act upon my relationship with God and grow in Christ like character.
- Reading Plan A: Hebrews 11:1-19
- Reading Plan B: John 11
- Reading Plan C: Ezekiel 10-12; Hebrews 11:1-19
by Tim Davidson
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Word of Faith Church & Outreach Center
Called to the Body of Christ as a pastor and teacher, Tim Davidson pioneered Word of Faith Church in Bismarck in 1980. He served as its Lead Pastor for 35 years and now serves as Founding Pastor. Pastor Tim has pioneered 6 churches in North Dakota and now serves as Regional Director for Rhema Ministerial Association International. Teaching believers foundational truths from God's Word is his passion.
He has authored 3 yearly devotion books that are used both here and overseas to help believers become "rooted and grounded" in their faith.
God is now calling Pastor Tim to share the treasury of wisdom and knowledge God has given to him with other pastors and churches.
