Today’s Thought “Bright Future?” G. Ward

“And I will also be diligent that at any time after my departure you will be able to call these things to mind.” 2 Peter 1:15

A transformed Simon Peter, now an Apostle, authoritatively certain about how to trust Holy God more than ever before (cf. Mt. 26:31-35), embraces an earthly departure, unselfishly desirous that the gospel he said yes to would be the experience for everyone (Ro.10:14).

To spread it, he would first have to know it for himself. To convey it righteously, he would have to live it, and to persuade men to follow, he must be convinced that Jesus is more than enough.

The term future for man is somewhat oxymoronic (in the spiritual realm), until men decide “to pay attention as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star arises in your hearts” (2 Pe.1:19b). Do you think the Apostle Peter; a witness (i.e. martyr) for the gospel would be optimistic viewing 2016, the year of many making themselves lord?

Happy Thursday!