“Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation. For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost” (2 Peter 1:20,21).
TEXT — 2 Peter 1:17-21
Message
The hymn, The Bible Stands, by Haldor Lillenas, captures the importance of the Bible in our world today. “The Bible stands like a rock undaunted, ‘Mid the raging storms of time; Its pages burn with the truth eternal, And they glow with a light sublime. The Bible stands tho’ the hills may tumble, It will firmly stand when the earth shall crumble; I will plant my feet on its firm foundation, For the Bible stands.” The Bible is a book that does not grow old or get outdated. It needs no re-editing or revision. It is a book for all ages.
Reflecting on our reading today, Apostle Peter tries to separate the scriptures from other books. He reminds his readers of his eyewitness account on the Mount of Transfiguration, where the Father spoke and called Jesus His only begotten Son. He further testifies that the writing of the scriptures and other prophetic truths came through the inspiration of the Holy Spirit.
Peter was a credible witness who followed the Lord Jesus throughout the three and a half years of His ministry on earth. He was in the garden with the Lord and saw what happened on the cross. He felt the pain of his denial of the Saviour, and on the day of Pentecost, he experienced the refreshing presence of the Holy Spirit. No matter what doubters say, Peter believes in the credibility of the Scripture as a book that God sent to man in every age and every place. Significantly, Peter describes the Scripture as a more sure word of prophecy.
The Bible is the only book with invaluable information to prepare believers for heaven. It is a compendium of useful and relevant instructions for healthy living. It offers credible solutions for marital and family crises. It is a book to make one wise and useful to the body of Christ everywhere and every time. The Bible is a veritable source of wisdom and contains many blessings for those who read and practice its principles and precepts. You can enjoy continuous victory over Satan and his agents if you will make practising the dictates of the Bible your priority.
Thought for the day
To know how to live fruitfully and die fulfilled, consult the Bible.
Listed among “500 most powerful people on the planet” by the Foreign Policy magazine in 2013, Pastor (Dr.) William F. Kumuyi is the founder and General Superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry (DCLM) headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria. DCLM started in 1973 as a 15-member Bible study group right in Kumuyi’s apartment at University of Lagos where he was a lecturer. His revolutionary Bible teaching on personal holiness and commitment to evangelism soon gained so much traction and resulted in a widespread revival.
