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A Light Shines Brighter in Darkness
II Peter 1:15–21
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A man flew into Chicago & hired a taxi to take him downtown. As he was riding along they came to a red light & the driver went right on through the red light. The man said, “Hey, the light was red. You’re supposed to stop.” The driver said, “Yeah, I know, b … More
That is why I am doing my best to make sure that each of you remembers all of this after I am gone (v. 15). Peter’s claim that he was an eyewitness of the majesty of the Lord refers no doubt to Jesus’ transfiguration (Matt.17:1-8) (vv. 16-18). Only Peter, James and John were permitted to see this event so Peter was well qualified to tell about it. The transfiguration of the Lord had made a life-changing impact on the apostle Peter.
Peter speaks of illumination (v. 19), revelation (v.20) and inspiration (v. 21. He compares the Scripture to a light that shines in a dark place. A person is foolish to stumble around in a dark room when there is a light available. We as believers walk around in the midst of a dark world. The only light we have is the Word of God. However there is a day coming when all believers will be in His presence and His light will shine in our lives when we shall see Him as He is.
Christ is the “morning star” (v. 19). When He returns He will shine in His full glory. Until that day we have Scripture as a light and the Holy Spirit to illuminate Scripture for us and guide us as we see the truth. (Lk 1:78; Eph. 5:14; & Rev. 2:28).Application
I want my life to be a shining light as I walk about in this world of darkness. It will not happen unless my batteries are at full charge with the Word of God.
II Peter 1:15-21 (English Standard Version)
And I will make every effort so that after my departure you may be able at any time to recall these things. 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. 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, with whom I am well pleased," we ourselves heard this very voice borne from heaven, for we were with him on the holy mountain. And we have something more sure, the prophetic word, 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, knowing this first of all, that no prophecy of Scripture comes from someone's own interpretation. 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.
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