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2 Peter 1:15<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n And I will make every effort to see that after my departure you will always be able to remember these things.<\/span><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n Truth to Learn<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n God has a job for us to be doing until we take our last breath.<\/p>\n Behind the Words<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n The expression \u201cwill make every effort<\/span>\u201d is translated from the word spoudadz\u014d<\/span><\/em>, which is from the same root as the word translated \u201cdiligent\u201d back in verse 5 and again in verse 10. This word refers to speed, earnestness, diligence, or zeal. It is used in today\u2019s verse in the future, active, indicative tense, indicating continual earnestness in the future.<\/p>\n The word, \u201cdeparture<\/span>\u201d is translated from the Greek word exodon<\/span><\/em>, from which we get our English word exodus, meaning \u201cto exit\u201d or \u201cto leave.\u201d Peter is once again making a reference to his departure from this life to his eternal life with our Lord. This same word was used by Luke in his description of events on the mount of transfiguration where Moses and Elijah appeared and talked with Jesus about his coming death:<\/p>\n who appeared in glory and spoke of His decease which He was about to accomplish at Jerusalem.<\/span> (Luke 9:31<\/span><\/strong>)<\/p>\n The word translated \u201cdecease\u201d here is also exodon<\/span><\/em>.<\/p>\n Meaning Explained<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n There is something remarkable in the simplicity of this verse. Peter has already made a couple of references to the fact that he is going to die soon (physically), and he makes reference to it again in this verse. Yet he is neither without hope nor purpose. The race is nearly done for him and he is not easing up at all. Instead, he is ever mindful that he still has work to do and he has found a way to continue that work even after his departure.<\/p>\n Here is a demonstration of true love. In his final days in this life, Peter is more concerned about what he can still do to help other Christians than he is about himself. He even wants to leave something behind which will continue to edify Christians after he is gone.<\/p>\n He has spent the better part of this chapter urging us all to continue to work hard at developing Christian character. Peter knows the importance of not slacking in this endeavor, and he is leading by example. This is not some kind of theological positioning by Peter, nor is he simply pontificating. This is the real deal to him. He is so convinced of his position in Christ, he is so aware of what his God has done for him, that he will not ease up until the race is finished.<\/p>\n Peter says that he, himself, \u201cwill make every effort\u201d to do these things. Peter\u2019s mind was fixed on the work that God had called him to do. He is not looking to retire until he dies, and he is not looking to ease up until his departure. He even wants his work to continue on after his departure.<\/p>\n Application<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Are you busy right now working for our Lord, or are you working for yourself? Do you even know what God wants you to be doing? If not, then get on your knees and ask Him.<\/p>\n Then, let us all be like Peter, continually working our hardest for God and His glory, right up until we take our last breath! Then, we shall be ushered into the presence of the King, arrayed in our finest, prepared to cast our crowns at his feet because He is worthy!<\/p>\n In God\u2019s service, for His glory,<\/strong><\/p>\n Copyright \u00a9 2009 Will Krause. All rights reserved.<\/p>\n – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –<\/p>\n <\/span>If this message or this link was forwarded to you by a friend and you wish to receive future verses directly to your inbox, you can call the church phone \n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" 2 Peter 1:15 And I will make every effort to see that after my departure you will always be able to remember these things. Truth to Learn God has a job for us to be doing until we take our last breath. 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