Recall:
2 Peter 1:3-4 His divine power has given us everything needed for life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness. Thus he has given us, through these things, his precious and very great promises, so that through them you may escape the corruption that is in the world...
Job 1:21 He (Job) said, "Naked I came from my mother's womb, and naked shall I return there; the Lord gave, and the Lord has taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord."
Ezekiel 3:1-3 He said to me, O mortal, eat what is offered to you; eat this scroll, and go, speak to the house of Israel. So I opened my mouth, and he gave me the scroll to eat. He said to me, Mortal, eat this scroll that I give you and fill your stomach with it. Then I ate it; and in my mouth it was sweet as honey.
Reflect
2 Peter is a keeper. I'll have to memorize that. I have been given everything that I need for life and godliness--everything I need--thank you God!
Job was worshipping, Job was praising, even as everything he had was being destroyed. How can that be?! He seemed to understand--naked--he was naked when he came in and he would be naked when he left. God is eternal. That is what mattered.
I like the opening scene from Ezekiel--again, an example of Gd giving what is necessary, the sweet scroll, the word in turn to give to others.
Respond
Gracious God, you have given me all that I need. I have it. Forgive me for not using it. Forgive me for neglecting it. I know my life and the life of those I have encountered have been the worse for that neglect.
I will focus on drawing on what you have given me God. I will open my mouth and taste, the sweetness of your word and wisdom.
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