DAILY READINGS: 2 Kings 15:32 to 16:20; Jer. 50:21-46; Titus 2:9 to 3:15
Simon Peter, a servant and an apostle of Jesus Christ, to them that have obtained like precious faith with us through the righteousness of God and our Saviour Jesus Christ: Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of God, and of Jesus our Lord. 2 Peter 1:1-2
Peter acknowledges precious faith in our Saviour but his blessings are noted as being through the knowledge of Jesus our Lord. Which relationship do we emphasize? Saviour is mentioned 24 times in the New Testament, while Lord is mentioned over 700 times. We must go on from our salvation toward maturity in submission to Him as Lord. May we acknowledge Him as Saviour and Lord. —Tom Steere
Our Saviour, Jesus, Lord Thou art, eternal is Thy love;
Eternal, too, our song of praise, when with Thee, Lord, above. —T. P.