Make Your Calling and Election Sure

Monday’s Scripture Readings:
OT: Hosea 13-14
NT: 2 Peter 1
W&W: Psalm 139.1-16

Tuesday’s Scripture Readings:
OT: Joel 1
NT: 2 Peter 2
W&W: Psalm 139.17-24

Wednesday’s Scripture Readings:
OT: Joel 2
NT: 2 Peter 3
W&W: Psalm 140

Thursday’s Scripture Readings:
OT: Joel 3
NT: 1 John 1
W&W: Psalm 141

Friday’s Scripture Readings:
OT: Amos 1-2
NT: 1 John 2
W&W: Psalm 142

Today’s Reflection:

Peter wrote to the early church to “Make your calling and election sure…” (2 Peter 1.10). We need to follow Jesus and check our bearings. The marks of a disciple help us to do just that. They serve as compass points to guide us in the way and to provide us feedback for the progress we are making. You can make your calling and election sure by asking yourself:

• Is my life centered on God, on knowing and worshiping him?
• Am I developing Christian relationships, reaching out to and supporting my brothers and sisters in the family of God? Do I show genuine family love?
• Am I growing in Christ, becoming more like him in love and holiness and sacrifice and service? Do I study his Word? Am I changing or stagnant?
• Do I live as a responsible citizen in all the “arenas” of my life? Do I go out to be salt and light in this world?
• Have I been sowing seeds of partnership with God and his people, faithfully giving, praying, inviting and serving in the church?

This Week’s Scripture to Memorize:
2 Peter 1.3a: His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of him.