2 Peter 3:1-2

Shortly after writing his first letter, Peter hears word of false teaching spreading amongst the churches in Asia Minor. The letter focuses on combating false teachers and encouraging believers to grow in spiritual maturity by studying the Scriptures. Second Peter reminds us to be diligent in confirming our calling by cultivating Christ-likeness in all aspects of our lives.

What do you do when it feels like God isn’t there—when the state of the world, our own suffering, or the struggles of those we know suggest that God is absent? In this devotional plan, Adam Mabry examines the art of lament—how to cry out to God in desperation from a place of faith and hope. He encourages readers to trust God even in times of darkness and doubt.

God’s people who are living under incredible pressure need “His divine power” because in it we find the source for “life and godliness”. This 6-day study in the letter called 2 Peter to a church experiencing persecution is for any Christian who needs to experience God’s power under the pressure of life.

New Year. A New Day. God created these transitions to remind us that He is the God of New Beginnings. If God can speak the world into existence, He can certainly speak into the darkness of your life, creating for you a new beginning. Don’t you just love fresh starts! Just like this reading plan. Enjoy!