1 Peter 2:3
1 Peter 2:3
If so be ye have tasted that the Lord is gracious.
In this verse, Peter encourages believers to crave the pure spiritual milk of God's Word, just as a newborn infant desires its mother's milk. As a baby grows by feeding on its mother's milk, so too believers can grow spiritually by feeding on God's Word. This verse emphasizes the importance of constantly seeking nourishment from God's Word, which can lead to spiritual growth and maturity. In this chapter, Peter emphasizes the believer's position in Christ and the privileges that come with their new life in Him. He reminds us that through Christ, we have been born again to a living hope and have an inheritance that is reserved for us in heaven. While we will face trials and difficulties in this fallen world, Peter encourages us that these struggles are only temporary and our hope in Christ is eternal. As those who have tasted God's goodness and have a living hope in Christ Jesus, we are called to crave the nourishment of God's Word and guard against the temptations of the flesh. We are to flee from selfish pride and a sinful way of life, avoiding malice, deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander. Such actions undermine our testimony as Christians and bring disrepute to the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Psalms 37:24
Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the LORD upholdeth him with his hand.
Hebrews 11:6
But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.
Psalms 40:1
I waited patiently for the LORD; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry.
Matthew 7:11
If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children, how much more shall your Father which is in heaven give good things to them that ask him?