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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

Wednesday Linkup’s:

Word Filled Wednesday

Coffee for Your Heart

Three Word Wednesday

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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  2. 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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  4. 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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    • 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

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

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

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

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

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  12. 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!!

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