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refresh your memory

April 30, 2014 by admin 22 Comments

I don’t know about you but this phrase is becoming more and more relevant at 60-something! Sometimes I will say, “Bear with me, but do you mind telling me thus and so, AGAIN?”

Apparently Holy Spirit foresaw this as He had Peter pen his epistles.

So I will always remind you of these things, even though you know them and are firmly established in the truth you now have. 
 I think it is right to refresh your memory as long as I live in the tent of this body,  because I know that I will soon put it aside, as our Lord Jesus Christ has made clear to me.  
And I will make every effort to see that after my departure you will always be able to remember these things. 2 Peter 1.12-15
Refresh my memory

So, what exactly did St. Peter (inspired by Holy Spirit) want us to remember so badly that he would make every effort to see, that after his departure, we would always be able to remember these things? 

  • Jesus has given us a new birth into a living Hope and an inheritance that can never fade away. 1 Peter 1.3-4
  • We can be holy because of His holiness. 1 Peter 1.16
  • We are a chosen people, a holy priesthood, God’s special possession. 1 Peter 2.9
  • To live as free people, yet slaves of God! 1 Peter 2.16
  • Women, we are the most beautiful when we adorn ourselves with a gentle and quiet spirit. 1 Peter 3.4
  • That we would suffer for doing good. 1 Peter 3.8-22
  • To be like-minded, sympathetic, compassionate, humble, and to love one another. 1 Peter 3.8
  • Live for God. 1 Peter 4
  • Clothe ourselves with humility. 1 Peter 5.5
  • To confirm God’s invitation to you and His choice of you (this is profound!) 2 Peter 1.10 (MSG)
  • The prophetic message is 100% reliable and it does us well to pay attention to it! 2 Peter1.19
  • That all scripture is spoken from God and carried by Holy Spirit to the writer. 2 Peter 1. 21
  • Beware of false teachers and their destructive message. 2 Peter 2
  • The Day of the Lord will come and all prophecies will be fulfilled. 2 Peter 3

The above list is a brief overview of Apostle Peter’s letters to us, found in the New Testament. A couple of items really speak to me: I certainly am NOT a writer of scripture but it is my fervent prayer that everything I write on this blog is God-breathed and Holy Spirit-inspired; and, even though I’ve heard it since the womb – Jesus really is coming back and His patience means salvation for one more soul! My Grandma Emily always said, “When the last soul to be saved is redeemed, Jesus will break through the clouds and rapture His church.” Sooner, or later, HE WILL RETURN. make no doubt about it!

This was long, with a lot of links but I was impressed to refresh your memory!

xo

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And, a huge thank you to Bible Gateway – an invaluable resource and tool for online Bible study and research. If you want to read multiple translations of one scripture, this is the place to do it easily and quickly!

 

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  1. Jenilee says

    April 30, 2014 at 9:06 am

    What a fantastic list of things to remember!! Thank you!!

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    • admin says

      April 30, 2014 at 9:09 am

      So kind of you to return the visit, Jenilee!

      Reply
  2. Glenda says

    April 30, 2014 at 6:25 am

    Thank you, Susan! It’s always good to be reminded of what God has done for us by sending His only BEGOTTEN Son to take our sins to the cross, then raising Him to give us victory! Like you, I have not written Scripture, but the passages I share daily on Facebook are shared with much prayer for guidance to give my FB friends something that will help them draw closer to Him. I never know the specific needs of those who read what I post, but I have faith that at least ONE person is being helped, because God promises that His Word will not return void. Keep sharing and caring!

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    • admin says

      April 30, 2014 at 6:32 am

      Absolutely! It was what our Father has called us to in this season of our lives. xo

      Reply
  3. Diane says

    April 30, 2014 at 11:33 am

    Well done. Keep inspiring me, Friend!

    Reply
    • admin says

      April 30, 2014 at 1:49 pm

      In love, serving and encouraging one another! ♥

      Reply
  4. Donna Morscher says

    April 30, 2014 at 1:40 pm

    Susan, you always come with words of wisdom and so inspiring You are truly a servant of the Lord spreading His words. Thank you for taking the time to share.

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    • admin says

      April 30, 2014 at 1:51 pm

      I am humbled by your comment, Donna. And, when I read the prayer request posts you send, I just bow my head and read your prayers in agreement because you pray so heartfelt, and beautifully. xo

      Reply
  5. Helemarie says

    April 30, 2014 at 3:49 pm

    Thank you Susi, for helping me to remember these and to cherish/hide these once again in my heart. What an encouragement this is, and I shall put it in my Bible and read Peter again.

    Thank you honey!

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    • admin says

      May 1, 2014 at 5:42 am

      Peter’s letters are power-packed! xo

      Reply
  6. Carol Knipschield says

    May 1, 2014 at 5:33 am

    Yes, some things in life should be forgotten. We can’t go back and refresh our memory of things in the past sometimes. God’s word is always there we just have to pick it up and refresh our memory, no excuses. Thanks for reminding us.

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    • admin says

      May 1, 2014 at 5:41 am

      AND, God’s promises are the most important things for us to remember!!!!! xo

      Reply
  7. Kathy says

    May 3, 2014 at 6:45 am

    Thank you…..as always a very timely word.

    Kathy

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    • admin says

      May 5, 2014 at 5:57 am

      Thank YOU for always reading and commenting!

      Reply
  8. ali battersby says

    May 3, 2014 at 12:08 pm

    Thank you for these words of encouragement that can be read over and over!

    Reply
    • admin says

      May 5, 2014 at 5:57 am

      Because Scripture is always relevant and NOW!

      Reply
  9. Beth (@SimplyBeth3) says

    May 5, 2014 at 8:03 pm

    Oh, this was wonderful! One of those posts I need to print out and hold on to. Fabulously done. And I agree….love BibleGateway!
    Thank you for sharing with TWW.
    Blessings.

    Reply
    • admin says

      May 6, 2014 at 5:34 am

      We call those “keepers” around here. Glad it blessed you – your posts and TWW always blesses me!

      Reply
  10. margie says

    May 6, 2014 at 8:11 pm

    Thank you Sus for a message that fills my heart & soul with hope and joy. Love you much & always! xox

    Reply
  11. Peggy Hoefl says

    May 7, 2014 at 3:25 am

    I remember Grandma talking about this and thinking Please wait Lord I want to live longer!

    Now it is “COME LORD JESUS, OH COME!”.

    Reply
  12. JulieK says

    December 22, 2014 at 5:54 pm

    All great reminders – and that’s just from a few chapters! The Word is loaded with great gems and promises and advice I’d do well to refresh on regularly!!

    Reply
    • admin says

      December 23, 2014 at 6:49 am

      Julie, we all would!

      Reply

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