Exceedingly Great Promises
Because of his glory and excellence, he has given us great and precious promises.
2 Peter 1:4
Peter declares that the world is filled with corruption. But he also identified its source. It is “human desires” (v. 4).
Peter explains that deep craving, a condition which controls our passions which causes these human desires. Under the influence of these desires, we can become overwhelmed with pleasures and possessions, or preoccupied with habits and hobbies. We can be driven to achieve power or yield to temptation.
All of us can be vulnerable to these forces. But Peter reminded us that believers have a weapon that can give us victory! We have escaped “the world’s corruption caused by human desires.” How? Through God’s “exceedingly great and precious promises.” These promises can change our lives, and enable us to partake of his “divine nature” (v. 4 NK JV).
The Greek word translated “exceedingly great” is used here for the only time in the Bible. It literally means more than great. Peter wanted us to know that God’s promises are powerful and can have an overwhelming impact! But we must first believe on God's promises in the bible and own it as though it belong to us and put them into practice, that is by faith declare with our mouth these promises.
We can miss out on this impact if we fail to use what God has given us. We must not take His promises for granted, but apply them and realize what incredible treasures God has packed into His Word. The Christmas season provides us with powerful reminders of God’s promises. They are true. And He always fulfills His Word.
In your life, remember that His promises are true for you. Make a commitment to know and believe them. To act upon them. Remember: His promises are “exceedingly great.” And they can change your life.
Peter explains that deep craving, a condition which controls our passions which causes these human desires. Under the influence of these desires, we can become overwhelmed with pleasures and possessions, or preoccupied with habits and hobbies. We can be driven to achieve power or yield to temptation.
All of us can be vulnerable to these forces. But Peter reminded us that believers have a weapon that can give us victory! We have escaped “the world’s corruption caused by human desires.” How? Through God’s “exceedingly great and precious promises.” These promises can change our lives, and enable us to partake of his “divine nature” (v. 4 NK JV).
The Greek word translated “exceedingly great” is used here for the only time in the Bible. It literally means more than great. Peter wanted us to know that God’s promises are powerful and can have an overwhelming impact! But we must first believe on God's promises in the bible and own it as though it belong to us and put them into practice, that is by faith declare with our mouth these promises.
We can miss out on this impact if we fail to use what God has given us. We must not take His promises for granted, but apply them and realize what incredible treasures God has packed into His Word. The Christmas season provides us with powerful reminders of God’s promises. They are true. And He always fulfills His Word.
In your life, remember that His promises are true for you. Make a commitment to know and believe them. To act upon them. Remember: His promises are “exceedingly great.” And they can change your life.