His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life 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, having escaped the corruption in the world caused by evil desires. For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; and to godliness, mutual affection; and to mutual affection, love. For if you possess these qualities in increasing measure, they will keep you from being ineffective and unproductive in your knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. 2 Peter 1:3-8 (NIV)
“The nature of good relationships is that they are never static. Good relationships are meant to be dynamic and evolving as both parties grow in their knowledge and understanding of each other. When we stop exploring and showing interest in those we are in relationship with, our partnership becomes static, and if we do not break that pattern, our relationship crystallises into unproductiveness that sucks life out of it.
Our relationship with God is similar yet different. We are already known by God, so it is we who need to grow in our knowledge and understanding of all that God wants for us.
The writer of the book of Peter tells us one of the ways to grow is to prayerfully add to the qualities God has already placed in us. He challenges his readers to add goodness to their faith, and to add knowledge, self-control, perseverance, godliness, mutual affection, and love to their lives, their faith, and their relationships with God and others.
It is our desire that in our church community, we would experience ongoing and continued growth in our relationship with God.”
PRAYER MEETING
19:00 – 20:00 | elimcentre
Our vision is to be a church where people flourish, growing in the knowledge and love of God and reaching out in the spirit of generosity.