Why did Peter say; “Add to your faith?” 1 Peter 1:5-7
In 1992, Hurricane Andrew hit south of Miami Beach Florida.
216 mile per hour winds devastated homes and property to the tune of 25
billion in losses. Forty four people lost their lives. It wasn’t untill then
the codes changed in the way they build homes today. Somebody woke up and said,”
We better build them stronger and better.”
Why did Peter say; “Add to your faith?” (1 Peter 1:5-7)
Had Peter enjoyed the bliss of walking with Christ but then later saw the
stress and the strain of the Cross?
Could it be that Peter himself realized how easy it
was to get caught up in the moments of seeing blinded eyes opened, watching the
lame walk, and even walking on the water himself? Being in the shadow of God’s
greatness doesn’t translate into winning head to head with the enemy. Peter was
one of the three disciples who was with Jesus when they went up to the Mountain
of Transfiguration. Suddenly there
appeared to them Moses and Elijah. Peter said, “Lord it’s good for us to be
here”. Surely you would think that being in that heavenly moment would
guarantee Peter success. NOT SO! (Matthew
17:1–9)
Many people assume that going to an altar for
salvation gives them the assurance of a successful walk with God. But Peter of all people says, “There is more
to this walk with God than just confessing Christ as your Lord and Savior.”
Peter remembers after fishing all night when Jesus said to him, “Launch out
into the deep.” When he obeyed, the nets filled up. He knew the value of
following Christ’s word to the letter.
Many new Christians never fully understand the
importance of doing MORE than just starting their new faith on the solid
rock of Christ. Peter, who had walked with Christ for three years, says by the
Holy Spirit, “Add to your Faith.” Peter said that because he himself had
walked with Christ and then fell apart
at Jesus’ trial before Pilate. Yes, at Christ’s trial Peter denied that he knew
Christ and later repented for his failure. So knowing the tests Christians will
face, he makes the statement that if we add to our Faith we will never fall.
There are several things that hinder people from adding to
their Faith.
Some say, “I’ll Change when I have to.” Friend, it’s much better to change before you have to. Ask the
person who’s killed someone’s son or daughter because of driving under the
influence of alcohol. Now they live behind prison bars for manslaughter plus
the guilt and pain of taking someone’s life. Don’t wait till you have to
change. Change now!
Others say, “Isn’t my Faith in Christ enough?” Your walk with God STARTS
with Faith in Christ, but there’s so much more to the journey than your initial
foundation with Christ. Can you imagine building a home that has no walls, no
roof, no windows, and no doors? Why stop short of allowing God to build
something beautiful out of your life? Christ, the great architect has designed and
fashioned so much more for your life than just the start.
Some say, “I’ll get to it one day.” Procrastination is Satan’s
favorite phrase for your life. “Today is the day of Salvation.” (2 Corinthians
6:2) Ask yourself, “What have I missed out on because I’ve put something off until
tomorrow? There are many who live with
regrets because they kept putting their growth off until a day that never came.
Some say,” Well, I’m better than my friend.” That may be true. But
are you all that God has designed you to become? I don’t want to get to
heaven one day and see all that I could have done because I lived
comparing myself to others. God created you to be you! Be all that He designed
you to become. Start today. Add
to your faith and experience the joy of seeing where God
will take you. Dannysdevotional.com
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