Once upon a time, there was a man named Simon Peter, an ordained disciple and apostolic representative of Jesus Christ. He stood as a pillar of faith and righteousness in the community of believers who had obtained a faith as valuable and cherished as his own, offering grace and peace multiplied through the divine wisdom and knowledge of God and Jesus, our Lord and Saviour.
Simon Peter had been given divine insight into the true nature of life and godliness, by the divine providence of the one who had called him by his glory and excellent virtues. This knowledge had birthed in his heart a myriad of priceless promises, escalating in value and importance, mandates given from the divine that, when kept, would allow the believers to partake in God’s divine nature. However, to grab hold of these promises, they had to flee from the corruption of the world, a corruption brought on by lustful desires.
Peter taught his brethren to add to their faith, virtue, knowledge, self-control, patience, godliness, brotherly kindness and love. He made it clear to them that the possession and abundance of these qualities would prevent them from being stale or unproductive in their knowledge of Jesus Christ. He warned that those lacking these attributes were blind, trapped in short-sightedness, having forgotten the purification from their past transgressions.
He implored his brothers to ensure their calling and election through perseverance in these things, promising that the faithful would not stumble but instead, would find the path to the eternal heavenly kingdom of Jesus Christ abundant for them. He affirmed his commitment to continually remind them of these teachings, knowing that his time on earth was drawing closer to an end.
Peter knew that their stories were not born out of cunningly devised fables. They were the torchbearers of Jesus Christ’s immense majesty. They had witnessed the honor and glory bestowed upon Jesus by God the Father. They had heard the voice of the Majestic Glory claiming Jesus as his beloved Son, while on the holy mount. This had made their prophecy more accurate and precise, a beacon in the darkness, awaiting the awakening dawn.
Peter emphasized the importance of reverence for the prophecies of scripture. Not private interpretations, but the divine will of God voiced through men moved by the Holy Spirit. For the source of all prophecy was not man’s will but God, who moved men such as Simon Peter to speak His Holy Word, His truth, His promise, His love. And so, Peter, the humble servant continued his journey, a steadfast guide enlightening the believers through God’s sacred teachings.
