according as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue: 2 Peter 1:3 KJV
Context and Charge:
Peter writes these words to those who have received precious faith, who walk in the Spirit and put no confidence in the flesh, daily depending on the Holy Spirit for grace to live right. As always, I have to define my stand, understand what is available to me and what is expected of me. God does not expect me to strive by my own power to live right, and by his omniscience and omnipotence, He is able to supply all that I need to live the life I have been set apart to live. God will not force his ideas and ideals on me, but I have the confidence and assurance that if I can only trust and depend on God, I will enjoy all that God is and gives.
The power that supplies all I need is defined as divine. It is not of this world, and is not something this world can imitate or limit. It comes from God and answers to Him, so if He commands resources my way, I am sure that nothing can stop them. God knows the end from the beginning and knows the precise nature of the provisions and prescriptions required for my life's journey. I also note that His power supplies all I need for both life and Godliness: the earthly and the physical, as well as the eternal and spiritual. That is the complete package; God leaves nothing important and necessary for my life, whether it pertains to my physical labour or my spiritual journey.
Conviction and Conclusion:
Nothing is held back from me; as long as I am in His will, He is willing and able to supply all that I need. It is ALL, not most things. If God can give me all that I need, it means He owns them all. I also note that these things are made available in and through Jesus, not by influence, social standing, positive confession alone, or by sheer force of will or power. There is grace that Christ gives that make it clear that I am who or what I am simply by the exercise of that grace. There is no room for pride. I am called to glory and virtue, and of course only that which is given by the One who called will guarantee the end that is expected. Who have I come to trust in and who am I following? God's time of favour is here.
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