June 23, 2014
Repetition is the surest way to learn and remember that which is important. Athletes continually practice their sport to train themselves, mentally and physically, so they can excel. They same applies to the follower of Christ.
“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 will 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.” (2 Peter 1.10-12)
Just because we know it doesn’t mean we don’t need to be reminded. Peter, in the previous verses, elaborates on key qualities that need to be incorporated into lifestyle. By making these our focus, we guard against stumbling, and “make certain” His calling us to Himself and the coming kingdom. As Peter says, “ I will 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.” These are issues too important not to repeatedly stress.
It occurs to me that I’ve been writing these devotional thoughts for over ten years. I’ve covered many of the same scripture passages multiple times. I’ve also served as a pastor for over thirty years, and have preached and taught on texts and topics multiple times. The temptation is to look for the new and the novel, because the rest has been said before; perhaps better and clearer by others. But, like baseball players returning year after year to spring training, repetition is essential to stay sharp on the essentials. And such as it is for the believer: we may have heard it before, but have we come to practice it with such excellence that there isn’t room for improvement? Of course not. Repetition is essential if we are to stay focused on necessary progress.
My personal priority remains the same as Peter’s: “I will always be ready to remind you of these things, even though you already know them”. Scripture truth and directives are far too important to mention and emphasize only a few times. It must be our ongoing focus and passion to return again and again to that which truly builds a life that is set on course for the kingdom of God.
Repetitively yours for Christ and the kingdom,
Steve
©Steve Taylor, 2014
Be sure to also visit http://thetruthrevolution.wordpress.com/
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“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 will 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.” (2 Peter 1.10-12)
Just because we know it doesn’t mean we don’t need to be reminded. Peter, in the previous verses, elaborates on key qualities that need to be incorporated into lifestyle. By making these our focus, we guard against stumbling, and “make certain” His calling us to Himself and the coming kingdom. As Peter says, “ I will 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.” These are issues too important not to repeatedly stress.
It occurs to me that I’ve been writing these devotional thoughts for over ten years. I’ve covered many of the same scripture passages multiple times. I’ve also served as a pastor for over thirty years, and have preached and taught on texts and topics multiple times. The temptation is to look for the new and the novel, because the rest has been said before; perhaps better and clearer by others. But, like baseball players returning year after year to spring training, repetition is essential to stay sharp on the essentials. And such as it is for the believer: we may have heard it before, but have we come to practice it with such excellence that there isn’t room for improvement? Of course not. Repetition is essential if we are to stay focused on necessary progress.
My personal priority remains the same as Peter’s: “I will always be ready to remind you of these things, even though you already know them”. Scripture truth and directives are far too important to mention and emphasize only a few times. It must be our ongoing focus and passion to return again and again to that which truly builds a life that is set on course for the kingdom of God.
Repetitively yours for Christ and the kingdom,
Steve
©Steve Taylor, 2014
Be sure to also visit http://thetruthrevolution.wordpress.com/
Amazon ebook & print devotional -http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FQ1Q9GW
paperback print copy of book — https://www.createspace.com/4500045
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