[2 Peter 1:1-4 KJV] “Simon Peter, a servant and an apostle of Jesus Christ, to them that have obtained like precious faith with us through the righteousness of God and our Saviour Jesus Christ: [2] Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of God, and of Jesus our Lord, [3] According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue: [4] Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust”.
In conclusion, we can say that God has given us all things to transform us into able ministers of the power that can save the lost and dying world. We can, however, access these things by; (1) Faith; (2) by the Holy Ghost; (3) by escaping the corruption that is the world by lust and; (4) by increasing in our knowledge of the Lord Jesus Christ.
The truth is, God wants to save the lost and dying world; and we are the agents He has deployed to minister the power that can save the world, which is the gospel.
[1 Timothy 2:1-4 KJV] “I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; [2] For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty. [3] For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour; [4] Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth”.
[2 Corinthians 5:15 KJV] “And that he died for all, that they which live should not henceforth live unto themselves, but unto him which died for them, and rose again”.
[Romans 1:16 KJV] “For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek”.
The will of God is that none shall be lost. It His will that all men shall be saved, and come to the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ. We are the agents deployed to minister the power that can save the world.
It is important to state that in the realms of the spirit, no man must go to warfare at his own charges.
[1 Corinthians 9:7 KJV] “Who goeth a warfare any time at his own charges? who planteth a vineyard, and eateth not of the fruit thereof? or who feedeth a flock, and eateth not of the milk of the flock?”
In fact, it is robbery to pay your own charges to go to warfare. God will therefore never break that spiritual principle. Once we decide to do His work in His way, He will provide all the resources we would need. The Bible tells us that God has, therefore, given us all things that pertains to life and godliness by His divine power. (See 2 Peter 1:2-3). Indeed, God knows we cannot pay for our own warfare.
It is important to note that the agent that supplies all these things that pertains to life and godliness is God’s divine power; That divine power, which we recieve after the Holy Ghost comes upon us.
[Acts 1:8 KJV] “But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth”.
1. Believe
We can, therefore, access all these things when we are able to believe that the divine power of God is the sole agent that gives all things that pertains to life and godliness. You gain access to these things by obtaining precious faith as the apostles had, and this faith comes by hearing and understanding by the word of God.
2. Repent and be Baptized
We can also access all these things when we are able to recieve the Holy Spirit through repentance and being baptized in Holy Spirit;
[Acts 2:38 KJV] “Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.”
You gain access by receiving the Holy Ghost. The Holy Spirit is the agent or vehicle by which the things that pertains to life are delivered. Simply put, repent and be baptized and you will recieve the Holy Ghost.
3. Be Separated
We can access all these things when we are able to escape the corruption that is in the world through lust; because friendship with the world is enmity with God. We must be separated unto God. If you really want to gain access, be separated.
4. Grow in your Knowledge of Christ:
Finally, we gain access to these things by the knowledge of Christ Jesus: as we grow in our understanding of God’s Word as it relates to the circumstances of life, we recieve the keys to unlock the things we need. Stay blessed!
I love you;
Noah Simpe Bediako
