Serving by Faith

 2 Peter 1-3; John 1

“Simon Peter, a servant and apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who through the righteousness of our God and Savior Jesus Christ have received a faith as precious as ours:…”

2 Peter 1:1, 2

I love the clarity with which Peter understood his identity and values in Christ’s kingdom. Simon was the name his parents gave him; Peter was the name Jesus gave him.

Do we know our name?

Has Jesus given us a new name?

Although a pillar in the early Church, Peter understood he was a servant first and an apostle second.

Are we clear on our call as servants first, before any other title or role?

What was most valuable to Peter and to us, next to our relationship with Jesus, is the faith we have received. Without faith we cannot please God. Faith is a gift we receive which we put to active use every day as we exercise the gifts of the Spirit in our mission assignments. Faith secures our inheritance in Christ’s kingdom. Faith is the key which unlocks our gifts and inheritance in the kingdom.

“Lord Jesus, thank you for the privilege of serving you and living by faith, for your glory.”