“Through these he has given us his very great and precious promises, so that through them you may participate in the divine nature and escape the corruption in the world caused by evil desires.” 2 Peter 1:4 (NIV)
We are blessed to have the promises of God at our fingertips. The Bible we treasure is the instrument through which God communicates His Word to us. We are so blessed to have access to the very Word of God. Each promise in God’s Word gives us traction for participation in His divine nature. As we read, study, meditate on, memorize, and apply God’s Word, we unleash His power and realize His nature.
God is holy. God is immutable. God is omnipotent, omniscient, and omnipresent. God is eternal. He was never born and He will never die. God is love. God is mercy, grace, and peace. God is infinite; we are finite. God is flawless; we are flawed.
How do you escape the corruption in the world? Escaping corruption is made possible as you claim God’s promises and participate in God’s divine nature. God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit make up the Trinity. You declare the fullness of God as you apply God’s Word. You participate in the divine nature as you seek to fulfill the Great Commission and live out the Great Commandment. Loving God and loving others requires employing the promises of God. Participating in God’s divine nature takes place when you walk in the Spirit and choose to deny the cravings of the sinful nature.
Proximity to God’s promises matters. Begin to recite the promises of God that you have memorized over the years. Open your Bible and search for specific promises related to your current situation. Let God speak and choose to participate with God in His divine nature.
Pursuing God,
Stephen Trammell
Executive Pastor