Just been reading the apostle Peter’s second letter to the churches, chewing over "how by himself he was a struggler, yet developed greater clarity and confidence with others" . . .
We did not follow cleverly invented stories when we told you about the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were eyewitnesses of his majesty. For he received honor and glory from God the Father when the voice came to him from the Majestic Glory, saying, "This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased." We ourselves heard this voice that came from heaven when we were with him on the sacred mountain … notice a “wee bit of we language” ….
Like him we struggle (I read he achieves seven separate "stuff-ups" in the New Testament - wish I could keep it down to such a low number) getting and outworking life and belief answers by ourselves … often forgetting we are called to a biblical faith, revealed by God Himself - a faith held with others … “later-life-faith is not struggling individualistic-authentication, its confidence in personal and corporate belief”.
About Me
- Johnny Cee Dee
- New Zealand
- I was born before WWII finished, about half-way through. Have enjoyed living, learning, leisure and working in my homeland and a few other countries in life so far. My spouse and I have a grown family + mokupunas who live around the world ... only one on the island these days ... my hair is still "somewhat black" at the moment ... reading, time with people, learning and empowering others in "learning-to-learn" and growing in their Christian spirituality are my main passions.
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