June 24, 2014
Philosopher George Santayana is credited for the famous statement, “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” While some live a bit too nostalgically for “the good old days”, many press on with life today and disregard the past with its important lessons.
“This is now, beloved, the second letter I am writing to you in which I am stirring up your sincere mind by way of reminder, that you should remember the words spoken beforehand by the holy prophets and the commandment of the Lord and Savior spoken by your apostles.” (2 Peter 3.1-2)
Remember. Return to the authoritative word of God spoken in the past. And, in remembering, avoid serious miscalculations about the present, and future.
“Know this first of all, that in the last days mockers will come with their mocking, following after their own lusts, and saying, 'Where is the promise of His coming? For ever since the fathers fell asleep, all continues just as it was from the beginning of creation.’ ” (2 Peter 3.3-4)
Remembering will remind us how foolish it is to mock the truth of Christ’s Second Coming, and coming judgement. Peter continues be recounting an important lesson from history: past judgement by water; the flood of Noah’s day (2 Peter 3.5-6). This past cataclysm is precedent for a future one of fire (2 Peter 3.7). The lesson? We do well to remember, and live our lives wisely in light of this future reality. “Since all these things are to be destroyed in this way, what sort of people ought you to be in holy conduct and godliness, looking for and hastening the coming of the day of God, because of which the heavens will be destroyed by burning, and the elements will melt with intense heat!” (2 Peter 3.11-12)
We cannot live in the past, but we do well to learn from it. Amidst pleasant nostalgic memories are important and sobering lessons and reminders. The routine of the present ought not to lull us into lethargy that ignores God’s coming dramatic intervention. A day is fixed in which He will send His Son back. Are you preparing today for this important coming reality?
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
“This is now, beloved, the second letter I am writing to you in which I am stirring up your sincere mind by way of reminder, that you should remember the words spoken beforehand by the holy prophets and the commandment of the Lord and Savior spoken by your apostles.” (2 Peter 3.1-2)
Remember. Return to the authoritative word of God spoken in the past. And, in remembering, avoid serious miscalculations about the present, and future.
“Know this first of all, that in the last days mockers will come with their mocking, following after their own lusts, and saying, 'Where is the promise of His coming? For ever since the fathers fell asleep, all continues just as it was from the beginning of creation.’ ” (2 Peter 3.3-4)
Remembering will remind us how foolish it is to mock the truth of Christ’s Second Coming, and coming judgement. Peter continues be recounting an important lesson from history: past judgement by water; the flood of Noah’s day (2 Peter 3.5-6). This past cataclysm is precedent for a future one of fire (2 Peter 3.7). The lesson? We do well to remember, and live our lives wisely in light of this future reality. “Since all these things are to be destroyed in this way, what sort of people ought you to be in holy conduct and godliness, looking for and hastening the coming of the day of God, because of which the heavens will be destroyed by burning, and the elements will melt with intense heat!” (2 Peter 3.11-12)
We cannot live in the past, but we do well to learn from it. Amidst pleasant nostalgic memories are important and sobering lessons and reminders. The routine of the present ought not to lull us into lethargy that ignores God’s coming dramatic intervention. A day is fixed in which He will send His Son back. Are you preparing today for this important coming reality?
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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