Know that He is God

2 Peter 1:12-21English Standard Version (ESV)

12 Therefore I intend always to remind you of these qualities, though you know them and are established in the truth that you have. 13 I think it right, as long as I am in this body,[a] to stir you up by way of reminder, 14 since I know that the putting off of my body will be soon, as our Lord Jesus Christ made clear to me. 15 And I will make every effort so that after my departure you may be able at any time to recall these things.

Christ's Glory and the Prophetic Word

16 For we did not follow cleverly devised myths when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were eyewitnesses of his majesty. 17 For when he received honor and glory from God the Father, and the voice was borne to him by the Majestic Glory, “This is my beloved Son,[b] with whom I am well pleased,” 18 we ourselves heard this very voice borne from heaven, for we were with him on the holy mountain. 19 And we have the prophetic word more fully confirmed, to which you will do well to pay attention as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts, 20 knowing this first of all, that no prophecy of Scripture comes from someone's own interpretation. 21 For no prophecy was ever produced by the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.

(https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=II+Peter+1%3A12-21&version=ESV)

Not very many people can claim that they heard the audible voice of God but Peter could and did.  He not only heard it but also heard it while standing in the presence of Jesus.  Wow, wouldn’t that be amazing to hear God’s voice thundering from the heavens proclaiming Christ as His Son?  He walked and talked with the Son of God on a daily basis, thus, God was in his presence for three years, day and night.  When he tells us to how we grow in Christ, he tells us with the authority of one who was taught first hand by Christ. 

We may not have had the eyewitness account that Peter had but we have our Bibles, which is the prophetic Word of God.  We may not have heard His thundering voice but if we listen we can hear His still small voice.  I hear it when I have cried out to Him and then pick up my Bible and read His Word.  I am amazed that the answers are in the Book and are given to me at just the right time in my life. 

Although we need to have fellowship with others, even more so, we need to have fellowship with our Father.  We do that through our daily devotions with Him.  The more we know Him, the more we love Him.  That is evidenced in Peter’s life, he was willing to give all for the One that he knew was the Son of God.  If you have ever felt His presence you know what I am talking about.  If you have never felt the presence of God, confess your sins to Him, He will forgive.  Ask Him to be Lord of your life and you will know, without a shadow of a doubt, that you have heard from God.  Seek Him and know that He is God.

Seeking Him with all my heart,

Sheila