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Peter wrote about the interaction with angels in the spirit world and warned about false prophets who brought false teachings and destructive heresies that many will follow (2 Pet.2:1,2). His greater concern was for the people of God who learned to love the wages or result of unrighteousness and returned to the evil of the world ruled by Satan (v.18-22). He noted that it is natural that converted people would want to reach out to restore a man who had slipped into a trespass, but that they are also in danger of being tempted. Paul wrote powerful words about the last days when he told Timothy that perilous and stressful times would come and there would be evil men and imposters who grow worse and worse.

Yet indeed I also count all things loss for the excellence of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and count them as rubbish, that I may gain Christ and be found in Him, not having my own righteousness, which is from the law, but that which is through faith in Christ, the righteousness which is from God by faith;” (Phil 3:9) That was the sin that got Satan cast out of God’s presence; it’s the reason Adam and Eve were banned from the garden and cut off from their relationship with God; and it’s the reason so many of God’s children become discouraged, hopeless and defeated in their Christian walks, the inevitable result of a fruitless dependence upon the self. His righteousness applied to us, by our complete acceptance of His spilled blood and broken body on the cross for our sins. Only by having examined ourselves, having been reminded and convicted of our need for Him and complete reliance on His sacrifice, can we take of the symbols of this Passover in a worthy manner.

We’re constantly looking ahead to the next big event, racing to and fro across the face of the earth, checking our watches and marking our calendars. Even though it might be the byproduct of living in our frenzied, fast food society, I don’t think it’s a healthy one, and certainly not one conducive to personal or spiritual growth. He’s saying, I have something I want to teach you right now, at this moment…so stop running around doing and planning all of these things you think are so important and be still. Take the time to know me, to reflect on the creation I have made, to enjoy the family I have given you, and the relationship you have with Me.

It takes work to not be overcome by the evil in this world, but we have God’s help in accomplishing that work. But those serving in God’s Peace Corps can rely on God supplying the grace and strength we need to get the job done. But as volunteers in God’s Peace Corps we’re having our hearts changed by the power of God’s Spirit. In the world, you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.