Verse of the Day 1/22

Verse of the Day 1/22

2 Peter 1:19-20   And so we have the prophetic word confirmed, which you do well to heed as a light that shines in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts; 20 knowing this first, that no prophecy of Scripture is of any private interpretation,  New King James Version (NKJV)

There are days when things just aren't going right and you feel like things are "stacked" against you.  You feel as if dark clouds are surrounding you, with the feeling of an impending storm.  Where do you go in those times?

Today's verses tell us.   We have "the prophetic word" God's Word hidden in our hearts and available to us to read with our eyes and let it shine in that dark place.  Have you been there?  If you've experienced that in the past you have all the more reason to go there today.

I came across a picture in an article yesterday that brought the following words from the song "Blue Skies" by Point of Grace.  It is a reminder that when dark clouds of doubt cloud our view, God's Word shines through in our hearts to comfort and guide us through and into His light,

On days of gray 

When doubt clouds my view 

It's so hard to see past my fears 

My strength seems to fade 

And it's all I can do 

To hold on, 'til the light reappears 

Still, I believe though some rain's bound to fall 

That you're here next to me 

And you're over it all

Lord, the sky's still blue 

For my hope is in you 

You're my joy 

You're the dream that's still alive 

Like the wind at my back 

And the sun on my face 

You are life 

You're grace 

You are blue skies 

You're my blue skies.  (Point of Grace - "Blue Skies")

2 Peter 1:19 And so we have been given the prophetic word—the written  message of the prophets, made more reliable and fully validated by the confirming voice of God on the Mount of Transfiguration.  And you will continue to do well if you stay focused on it. For this prophetic message is like a piercing light shining in a gloomy place until the dawning of a new day, when the Morning Star rises in your hearts.  The Passion Translation

--   In Christ,  Mike    Folllow the Verse of the Day blog at http://mikesvotd.blogspot.com  Ephesians 1:7 In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins,  in accordance with the riches of God's grace.  NIV

2 Peter 1:16-21 The Passion Translation (TPT)

Jesus' Transfiguration

16 We were not retelling some masterfully crafted legend when we informed you of the power and appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ, for we saw his magnificence and splendor unveiled before our very eyes.  17 Yes, Father God lavished upon him radiant glory and honor when his distinct voice spoke out of the realm of majestic glory, endorsing him with these words: This is my cherished Son, marked by my love. All my delight is found in him! 18 And we ourselves heard that voice resound from the heavens while we were with him on the holy mountain.

Prophecy

19 And so we have been given the prophetic word—the written  message of the prophets, made more reliable and fully validated by the confirming voice of God on the Mount of Transfiguration.  And you will continue to do well if you stay focused on it. For this prophetic message is like a piercing light shining in a gloomy place until the dawning of a new day, when the Morning Star rises in your hearts.

20 You must understand this at the outset: Interpretation of scriptural prophecy requires the Holy Spirit, for it does not originate from someone's own imagination. 21 No true prophecy comes from human initiative but is inspired by the moving of the Holy Spirit upon those who spoke the message that came from God.