Daniel 2:24-49, Daniel 3:1-12, 2 Peter 1, Proverbs 20:5-14
2 Peter 1:16-18 (ESV)
“For we did not follow cleverly devised myths when we made
known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were
eyewitnesses of his majesty. For when he received honor and glory from God the
Father, and the voice was borne to him by the Majestic Glory, “This is my
beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased,” we ourselves heard this very voice
borne from heaven, for we were with him on the holy mountain.”
In 2 Peter 1:16–18, Peter tells believers that the stories
of Jesus Christ are not myths or products of human imagination. The apostles’
teachings were based on their direct experience and eyewitness accounts. Peter
then refers to the transfiguration, when he, James, and John heard the Lord
affirm Christ as His Son. In that moment, they received a divine revelation
directly from Father-God. Peter reassured believers that the authentic,
firsthand teachings of Jesus Christ were the solid foundation of their faith.
Peter wrote this letter to believers in the Greco-Roman
world, where myths and fables were a normal part of religious life. Today, we
face almost the opposite problem: instead of believing every myth, many people
doubt the authenticity of Christ and His teachings. Yet historians,
archaeologists, and scholars continue to research the life of Jesus, and
instead of disproving the Bible, their work repeatedly confirms that Christ,
Peter, and the disciples were real historical figures.
We also see the continuation of the miraculous works that
began in Jesus’s ministry. The apostles performed miracles through the power
Christ gave them, and many believers testify that miracles still occur today. I
have personally witnessed medical healings after pastors prayed for those in
need. Christ performed many miracles during His life and then passed that
authority first to His disciples, like Peter, and then to all who believe in
Him. The promises of the Lord, given to us through His Son Jesus Christ, remain
just as valid today as they were when Christ walked the earth.
If these verses resonate with you—if you feel compelled to
place your faith in Jesus Christ, whose teachings and miracles are still
available to all who believe—this could be your moment. Open your heart to Him,
speak to Him through the following prayer, and express your trust in Him. Share
your desire to walk with Him and welcome His presence into your life. God is
faithful and ready to meet you wherever you are.
Heavenly Father, I give You my life. Please forgive me for
all my sins and wash me clean through the blood of Jesus. I believe in my heart
that You raised Jesus from the dead, and I confess with my mouth that Jesus is
my Lord and Savior. Right now, I receive Your forgiveness and the gift of
salvation. Thank You, Lord—I am saved, I am forgiven, I am clean, and I am made
new in Jesus’ name. Amen.
If you prayed this prayer, welcome to the family of
Father-God! I encourage you to find and join a Holy Spirit-filled, full-Gospel,
Bible-based church where you can grow in your faith and experience the Lord’s
love, signs, wonders, and miracles in your life.
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