March 12, 2019
2 Peter 2:4-10, 19b-21 New Living Translation (NLT)
Today is the sixth day of our 40-Day Lenten Series, “Praying for a Kingdom Heart.” Lent should be a time of prayerful reflection, repentance, and restoration as we draw closer to the heart of God. A Kingdom heart develops and flourishes as we recognize any sin in our lives—which is rebellion against God’s loving character and authority—and invite the Lord to rescue us from it.
Sin is always present in this fallen world. We must live with an awareness of God’s presence with us and turn from those things God condemns. Do you believe God condemns certain actions because he is trying to control you or keep you from enjoying life? Or, do you believe God sees the power certain actions have to control or enslave you, so he is trying to help you maintain the freedom and loving fellowship in Christ he has provided?
Knowing God in fellowship brings amazing discernment and wisdom to each individual. We can know the heart of God and discern when the enemy is trying to rob us. Trials and temptations will come, but if we understand the heart of God behind his instructions, we can trust and obey him. In our passage today, Peter teaches us about God’s consistent response when it comes to sin.
During Lent, we will be using the acronym P.R.A.Y. as we pray for a Kingdom Heart. P=praise, R=repent, A=ask, and Y=yield. May God bless you as you spend time in God’s Word and in prayer today.