Week 48, Day 1

Week 48, Day 1
November 28, 2022
Scripture: 2 Peter 2
 
“Of them the proverbs are true: “A dog returns to its vomit,” and, “A sow that is washed returns to her wallowing in the mud.”” (2 Peter 2:22)
 
What an image these proverbs provide for us! We are like dogs returning to vomit and pigs playing in the mud when we return to our old way of life outside of Jesus.
 
I don’t know that this is about reoccurring sin, so much as rejecting Jesus and his ways after learning about his righteousness.
 
“If they have escaped the corruption of the world by knowing our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and are again entangled in it and are overcome, they are worse off at the end than they were at the beginning. It would have been better for them not to have known the way of righteousness, than to have known it and then to turn their backs on the sacred command that was passed on to them.” (2 Peter 2:20–21)
 
It's a strong word against continuing in sin, either way. This is a troubling passage, as we have all struggled with sin, and continue to do it. The important part is that we continue down the path of growth. We all have struggled with sin and continue to do so. What is most beneficial for us, is to pursue the way of Christ and his righteousness. Let us not turn our back from the one who can truly forgive.
 
There is no forgiveness for those who reject Jesus. Don’t turn your back on God, turn your life toward him.
 
Keep turning to the one who can, and does forgive us our sins. His mercy is for you and for and for me.