I have served on several juries. Lawyers carefully present their cases, but eyewitnesses have a decisive effect on the thinking of jurors. Eyewitnesses bring truth into the proceedings.Peter talks of the inspiration and authority of scripture and its importance as the true Word of God. The apostles didn't invent stories, they witnessed the events in Jesus' life.
Peter is pointing out how important it is to keep our minds focused on Truth. We must be careful not to be distracted, and ultimately led astray by false teachers who are wrongly presenting God's Word.
Peter is calling us to be aware of the spiritual darkness around us and the Light found in scripture. We are to "pay attention" (NIV), "keep focusing" (MSG), "take heed" (KJV), and "pay close attention" (NLT). (v 19)
Peter reminds us that though we may already know and firmly believe in scripture we need to go back to the basic truths of our faith from time to time. We must remain diligent in God’s Word so that “[we] will always be able to remember these things.” (15)
This passage gives me several encouragements today. I am reminded to keep focused on God's awesome redeeming love in Jesus. I am prompted to read God's Word every day where reminders of His Truth can be found.
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