2 Peter 1:4 Exceeding Great and Precious Promises

2 Peter 1:4 (KJV)  Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust. 

The promises of God to His children are exceedingly great and precious. It begets spiritual life and sustains spiritual life. Life in the spirit enables God’s children to live above the world, that is, overcome the corruption of sin and the desire to sin.

This the Apostle Peter rightly tells us that we are partakers of the divine nature. We take on the holy nature of God through the power of the Holy Spirit enabling us to obey His commandments. It is impossible without the power of God dwelling with men. It is made possible because of God’s power dwelling with us.

It is cause for rejoicing because we are promised nothing less than heaven’s glory and a new nature through Christ that enables us to live a holy life. What privilege and what deliverance from the misery of sin and its dire consequences.

May God’s people cherish their spiritual privilege and live for His glory daily. Amen.