Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through
the knowledge of God, and of Jesus our Lord (2 Peter 1:2).
From the verse of scripture above, we can
understand that the way to have grace and peace multiplied in your life is
through the knowledge (Greek: epignosis) of God, and of Jesus, our Lord.
Someone may lament, "Please pray for me; my life is in a mess. I don't
have peace at home; I don't have peace where I work. There's no peace in my
heart; I really need prayers."
You may pray for such a person, but it might not work, because the Word is
clear as to how to enjoy greater peace in your life: It's through the knowledge
of God, and of Jesus, our Lord. God wants you to know, and live by His Word,
because the more you know Him, the more grace and peace you stand to enjoy in
your life.Moreover, "peace" here, isn't just referring to ordinary peace of being quiet or mere solitude. The Greek word for peace is "eirene," which is akin to the Hebrew, "shalom," which means peace with rest and prosperityput together. In other words, through the knowledge of God, you're at home with prosperity! Everything about your life works out right. You're not fretful and agitated over anything! Irrespective of what happens, you're unperturbed, you're in charge, and in control.
As you learn more about Jesus and meditate on His Word; as you learn about the Father through fellowship, more revelations will come to you. The knowledge of His Word makes us masters, causing your life to be filled with immeasurable grace and peace.
Notice the Bible doesn't say, "Grace and peace shall be added unto you," but that they'll be "multiplied unto you." In your life, it's possible to keep heaping up grace and peace in increasing measure. John 1:16 says of His fullness have we all received, grace heaped upon grace. So, enjoy grace and peace in your life, by increasing your knowledge of Him. Praise God!
Confession: Dear Father, I thank you for the
guidance and wisdom received in your Word. As I open my spirit to your Word
today, grace and peace are multiplied in my life; my heart is garrisoned with
divine wisdom, and fortified to prevail over circumstances. I transcend every
pressure, and anxiety, because I have peace with prosperity, in Jesus' Name.
FURTHER STUDY: 2 Peter 3:18 - But grow in
grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be
glory both now and for ever. Amen.
Acts 20:32 - And now, brethren, I commend you
to God, and to the word of his grace, which is able to build you up, and to
give you an inheritance among all them which are sanctified.
Isaiah 26:3 - Thou wilt keep him in perfect
peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.
1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: Acts 10:1-23, Ezra 4-6
2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: 2 Corinthians
7:9-16, Isaiah 9
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