 Many see the Word of God. . .few observe!
2 Peter 1:21 (ESV) 21 For kno prophecy was ever produced by the will of man, but men spoke from God las they were carried along by the Holy Spirit. Prophecy has become a difficult matter for many churches around the world. We see many false prophets today just as they did during the time of Jesus and Moses. Today we will focus on the origin of prophecy. How does it come to be? 21 Each prophecy originated in God (apo theou), not in the will of man. To understand each prophecy, one must interpret it not according to one’s own “private” ideas. Verse 21 is notable for the light it sheds on how Scripture was produced. Peter’s statement “men spoke from God” implies the dual authorship of Scripture. This is also implied in the OT. For example, David said, “The Spirit of the Lord spoke through me; his word was on my tongue” (2 Sam 23:2); or as Jeremiah was told, “You must … say whatever I command you.… Now, I have put my words in your mouth” (Jer 1:7, 9). Men spoke, but God so worked in them so that what they said was his word. It was not through a process of dictation or through a state of ecstasy that the writers of Scripture spoke but through the control of the Spirit of God—“as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.” (For other texts on Inspiration, cf. 1 Cor 14:37; 2 Tim 3:16.) Blum, E. A. (1981). 2 Peter. In F. E. Gaebelein (Ed.), The Expositor’s Bible Commentary: Hebrews through Revelation (Vol. 12, p. 275). Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Publishing House. It is like a wind that sustains a ship with a sail. The movement of the boat is not self contained, propelled or driven. It is completely dependent on the wind to move it along. This is the origin of prophecy. The Holy Spirit is the energy to propel men and send them in a particular direction. Cathy and Danny Sartin k 2 Tim. 3:16 l 1 Pet. 1:11; [2 Sam. 23:2; Luke 1:70; Acts 1:16; 3:18] The Holy Bible: English Standard Version. (2016). (2 Pe 1:21). Wheaton, IL: Crossway Bibles. Copyright © Danny Sartin. All Rights Reserved. Bible Nuggets are written for pastors, youth leaders and missionaries who desire to go deeper still in God’s Word. Re-Prints: Deeper Still Missions devotionals are protected by international copyright laws. To request reprint permission contact the offices of DSM. Permission is granted and encouraged to forward this post in its entirety to others without making any changes or deletions.
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 A Kingdom Leader is always in touch with his past. He never forgets where he has come from. He never forgets the grace that God bestowed on him. He never forgets his failures so that he might show mercy to those who are in great need.
Can you extend grace to others with ease? Can you allow others to fail? What makes you most angry when others do not attain excellence? Can you remember when you last failed? What did it feel like when someone lifted you up and gave you another opportunity? We become blind when we forget where we came from. God’s mercy can easily be lost in a field of high weeds . . .of accomplishment. You can be harsh with others and remember that you did exactly the same thing in the past. 2 Peter 1:9 (ESV) 9 For whoever lacks these qualities is so nearsighted that he ois blind, having forgotten that he was pcleansed from his former sins. Humility can only stand on a bedrock of failure. We all have sinned and come short of the glory of God. We all fail in a miserable way just like Peter. He denied and cursed that he didn't even know Jesus! The Bible asks us to do many things to remember. Do this in remembrance of me! Why is that so? I think He wants us to remember where we came from. We need to be reminded of His mercy and grace towards us. Then your grace and mercy toward others will flow like pure honey. Do your best to remember so that you will not be ineffective and unproductive in your leadership. Cathy and Danny Sartin www.deeperstillmissions.com ________________________ o Job 5:14; 12:25; Isa. 59:10; Zeph. 1:17; [1 John 2:9–11] p Eph. 5:26; Titus 2:14; Heb. 9:14; 1 John 1:7; Rev. 7:14 The Holy Bible: English Standard Version. (2016). (2 Pe 1:9). Wheaton, IL: Crossway Bibles. Copyright © Danny Sartin. All Rights Reserved. Photos taken by Cathy and Danny Sartin in Africa. Kingdom Leadership is written for missionaries and ministers serving our Lord in various parts of the world. Re-Prints: Deeper Still Missions devotionals are protected by international copyright laws. To request reprint permission contact the offices of DSM. Permission is granted and encouraged to forward this post in its entirety to others without making any changes or deletions. |
Danny SartinFour decade veteran of youth ministry in churches, Youth For Christ and now is the Founder and Executive Director of Deeper Still Missions. Danny and his wife Cathy spend most of their time mentoring missionaries in Africa, Europe, Central America and North America. Future opportunities include South America and the Asia Pacific area. Archives
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