Text: 2 Peter 3:14-18, 1 Corinthians 2:12-13
But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity. Amen.
– 2 Peter 3:18
It’s closing time.
We’ve read through both of Peter’s letters these last three weeks. We’ve dug into the meat of his message and, now full, we push our chairs back from the table. But if we think the last few verses are just an attempt to wrap things up, we’re wrong.
Peter wants to bless us. He wants to infuse us with power and confidence while challenging us with truth and calling. He wants to motivate us to act boldly right where we are. It’s not an ending, it’s a beginning.
As we finish this study together, we, like Peter, want to encourage, equip and edify you as well. May we speak this benediction over you today?
Dear Sisters in the faith, as you go forth, may you set your hope and your eyes fully on Jesus Christ and may His grace be yours in abundance.
May you love one another deeply from the heart, being sympathetic and compassionate.
May you humble yourself to others and to the Lord, so that He may lift you up.
May you cast all your fear and anxiety on Him, and may you feel His strong hands lifting the burdens from your shoulders.
May you remain set apart in your hearts, living according to your holy calling so that you may inherit His blessing, so that you may taste and see that He is oh so good.
May you be diligent, seeking to grow in the grace and knowledge of God and His Word, on guard against those who would peddle lies, and at peace as the daughter of the one King of Truth.
May you live unto Him from now to eternity, and may you give Him the glory, always and forever. Amen and amen.
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