2 Peter 3:17-18
Therefore, dear friends, since you have been forewarned, be on your guard so that you may not be carried away by the error of the lawless and fall from your secure position. But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be glory both now and forever! Amen.
As a former city police officer and Air Force Combat Missile Commander, I know what it is to be on guard. I have spent many wakeful nights to insure others are safe in their beds. The threat of enemies is deterred by those who are constantly on guard.
It is an awesome responsibility to be placed in a position of trust. As a police officer I was able to break-up family disputes and save a business owner from losing a delivery truck that was about to be stolen. In the Air Force I stood ready to defend our nation in the event an enemy launched missiles toward our shores.
Spiritually I feel the need to defend the inerrant Word of God against the relentless attacks of liberal theologians that feel a committee is able to set aside the absolutes of Scripture. This is a responsibility each of us should assume.
The best way to be on guard at all times is to follow what this passage in Second Peter advises; “But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.” The more we study God’s Word and commune with Him in prayer the more we will be able to stand guard.
Blessings, Dear Hearts, draw near to God today, trust Him completely, and be a blessing!
—Pastor Cecil