Uche Kalu
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1 year ago

CHRISTIANITY IS NOW YOUR RESPONSIBILITY

2 Peter 1:10-12 The Living Bible - “So, dear brothers and sisters, work hard to prove that you really are among those God has called and chosen. Doing this, you will never stumble or fall away… I plan to keep on reminding you of these things—even though you already know them and are standing firm in the truth.”

God is encouraging us to work hard to prove we’re called and chosen by Him. In doing this, we would never stumble and fall away. Hard work, in addition to grace. He is encouraging us so that we do something about our lives.

The Christian life is an active life that is effective when you deliberately initiate things, rather than passively allowing things to happen to you. If you desire a change, it first must start from you.

Peter then mentioned that he planned to keep reminding them of these things, even though they knew them and were standing firmly. This shows that it is very important to understand this truth and to walk in them. Reminders of the same things can be boring to us. We tend to love new, fresh revelations. Fresh revelations are good, but reminders keep us on the right path.

In other words, you are responsible for your state as a Christian. You may not have been resposible at the past but you are responsible for your future. God needs you to be smart. For instance, you read your Bible and pray. Prayer won’t happen to you. Your Bible won’t move to you.

A relaxed approach to Christianity would definitely lead to backsliding. Things depend more on you than on others or on circumstances. If you don’t Initiate there is no change.

Prayer - Thank you Father, for the Word of God in my spirit, which is my light and my guide. I refuse to walk in ignorance or walk in darkness about my responsibility. The Word of God in me is productive everyday in the Mighty Name of Jesus Christ. Amen.