Oh Great…
We read the passage and straight away lament, “Oh great—One more thing I am unable to do.” Peace…What’s that? Without spot…I don’t think so. Blameless…Only Jesus is blameless!”
Only Jesus
But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you. Matthew 6:33
Therein is our answer–Only Jesus is prefect in all areas, therefore (if we might be so bold), we can summarize 2 Peter 3:14 so it reads, “Be diligent to be found by Jesus in Jesus.” In other words, when Jesus finds us, may we be found in Him! We cannot achieve these things in our own strength; our righteousness is His righteousness.
Blessed are those servants whom the master, when he comes, will find watching. Assuredly, I say to you that he will gird himself and have them sit down to eat, and will come and serve them.” Luke 12:37
I’m Goin Fish’n
Again, Peter is talking from experience. We recall a time in Peter’s life when he was so discouraged in his faith, that he went back to his old ways—fishing for fish (rather than for men). He certainly was not at peace, without spot, or blameless, but he still loved his Lord. Jesus happens upon the scene and what takes places is a prophetic picture of what Jesus alluded to earlier in the Luke 12:37 passage…
Jesus said to them, “Bring some of the fish which you have just caught.” Simon Peter went up and dragged the net to land, full of large fish, one hundred and fifty-three; and although there were so many, the net was not broken. Jesus said to them, “Come and eat breakfastt.” John 21:10-12
Peter’s righteousness was not lost because, he was still in Jesus. Consequently there was no rebuke, but a demonstration by Jesus of the promise yet to come. Another expression declaring that no one can snatch away that which the Lord has provided and that we have received.
As you have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him… Colossians 2:6
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