Everything We Need

His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness.  Through these he has given us his very great and precious promises, so that through them you may participate in the divine nature and escape the corruption in the world caused by evil desires.  2 Peter 1: 3&4

I have been drawn to these verses time and again over the last few days.  I keep going back and reading and absorbing their great message.  There is so much in them that I can't seem to wrap my head around it all.  I just wanted to share some of the great truths I have found in these scriptures.  They can be applied to anything that is going on in your life right now.  Whether it be the temptation to eat or the imminent death of a loved one.  Whether is it a life changing decision or a simple tugging at your heart to help someone.
I want you to know that God has given us EVERYTHING we need for life.  Do you get that!  No matter what is going on, we already have what we need.  How do we know what it is?  It says it in the verses above.  There will be nothing that we go through that God has not already provided what we need.
Here is the catch.  Are you ready for it?  It comes through the knowledge of God.  The knowledge of God can only be gained by seeking a relationship with him.  We do not get a magic sprinkle of it when we are saved.  It has to be gained.  We HAVE to spend time with our Savior.  We HAVE to get in the scripture and learn his truths.  We HAVE to spend time with him in prayer and meditation.  We HAVE  to make God a huge part of our lives.
The verses also state that we have been given PRECIOUS PROMISES.  His word is full of them.  I find them every time I open my bible.  But, again, it is only when I go looking for them.  They are found only through reading the scripture. Then, they are even more effective when we memorize them.  For when we hide them in our heart, they are there in a moment's notice.  When life gets tough, they are brought to the forefront of your mind to help in every circumstance.  They are there to give you strength, peace, comfort, and truth.  They are there to offer help or to remind you of the lies of Satan.  With God's word, you can stand against anything.
I pray that this encourages you in whatever you are facing today.  Big or small, God sees it all.  Not only does he see it all, he has everything you need to face it all.  So even if you are not in the habit of doing so, may you seek your God today.  Start learning those precious promises and maybe even hiding them in your heart.