July 28, 2011 (Isaiah 53-56; 2 Peter 2)
From the Life Journal of Adam Proux:
Scripture: “For it would be better for them not to have known the way of righteousness, than having known it, to turn away from the holy commandment handed on to them.” 2 Peter 2:21 NASB
Observation: For those who God reveals the knowledge of truth to turn away from it is quite devastating. How can one taste of the Lord and see His goodness and turn back to a life of sin and darkness. For it would have been better for them to have never known because the last state of this person is worse than the first.
Application: In a time where apostasy is openly practiced within the church we must be more determined than ever not to only talk the talk, but to walk the walk. Many leaders within the church teach that for a believer to be apostate is not possible, but that is contrary to God’s word and therefore false. Run, don’t walk, run from such falsehood. For if apostasy were not possible then the above scripture has no meaning.
Prayer: Father, thank you for Your many blessings, grace, mercy and forgiveness. I pray today for Your people, strengthen us to stand firm on Your word and wait upon you. Fill us with Your Spirit that will cause us to walk uprightly and pleasing to You. Hold my hands to the plow and cause my eyes to stay focused on You. In Jesus name, Amen.