Journey, Day 27 What do you need?

John 14:1 ...Don't let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me." Jesus goes on to speak unreasonable hope.

John 14:27 ...Don't let your hearts be troubled, and do not be afraid." Jesus breathes confidence into his friends.

On the heels of yesterday’s Scripture, we look at our friend Peter again, who found Jesus’ words to be true!  Nothing like a good recommendation, right?  Peter had the fantastic experience of hanging out with Jesus … actually walking the country and learning that Jesus is who he said he is.  Peter had the crazy privilege of seeing Jesus go into heaven and the Holy Spirit come to inhabit his followers.  I love Peter because he messed up a lot, but he learned from every mistake and lived out his life as a work in progress.  Here is his testimony to the unreasonable hope and confidence Jesus promises him and us.

1 Peter 1: 3&4 “His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness.  Through these he has given us his very great and precious promises, so that through them you may participate in the divine nature, having escaped the corruption in the world caused by evil desires.”

WAIT.

This says we have everything we need for a godly life, and that because of Jesus’ promises we can participate in the divine nature.  THINK ABOUT THAT!  In all our mistakes and all of the brokenness we experience, we have what we need to live a godly life.

As you journey today, notice evidence of God around you and give him thanks.  As you ponder God’s creation, let your thoughts wander around the truth that you are part of his creation, and that he has given you everything you need to become more and more like him in your own nature.  Imagine the blessing you can bring to your world simply by bringing his nature to your situations!  SELAH!

Lord Jesus, I want to be like you.  Please help me see what that would look like in just one way.  I am so excited for this possibility! Amen

-jan kempe