Power

"His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and goodness. Through these He has given us His very great and precious promises, so that through them you may participate in the divine nature and escape the corruption in the world caused by evil desires." 2 Peter 1:3-4

In this season of ambitious resolutions, how is that for a promise? "His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of Him who called us..." I came across this passage this week, and it struck me as so powerful in light of the lessons on 2 Timothy 2:22 from winter camp last week. As we flee the evil desires of youth and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, we are not alone and destined to fail at these pursuits as at so many resolutions. We are called (by the compound glory and goodness of God), and He also provides with everything we need for life and godliness, with great and precious promises of freedom from everything that holds us back from Him. Hallelujah!