Sheridan Voysey

For if you possess these qualities in increasing measure, they will keep you from being ineffective and unproductive. 2 Peter 1:8

The apostle Peter encourages us not to follow the sea squirt’s fate. Since maturity for us means taking on God’s nature (2 Peter 1:4), you and I are called to grow—grow mentally in our knowledge of Christ (3:18); spiritually in traits like goodness, perseverance, and self-control (1:5–7); and practically by exploring new ways to love, offer hospitality, and serve others through our gifts (1 Peter 4:7–11). Such growth, Peter says, will stop us from living “ineffective and unproductive” lives (2 Peter 1:8).

REFLECT:

What character trait do you feel God calling you to grow in? What service opportunity is He leading you to try?

PRAY:

Father God, please help me to grow more like You each day

Ref, Our Daily Bread