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trust his word

2 Peter 1:12-21

2 Peter 1:12 That is why I will always remind you about these things, even though you know them and are established in the truth you now have.
2 Peter 1:13 I think it is right, as long as I am in this tent, to wake you up with a reminder,
2 Peter 1:14 since I know that the removal of my tent is soon, as our Lord Jesus Christ has indeed made clear to me.
2 Peter 1:15 And I will also make every effort so that you can recall these things at any time after my exodus.
2 Peter 1:16 Because we did not follow cleverly contrived myths when we told you about how our Lord Jesus Christ came powerfully; instead, we were eyewitnesses of his majesty.
2 Peter 1:17 Because he received honor and glory from God the Father when the voice came to him from the Majestic Glory, saying “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well-pleased!”
2 Peter 1:18 We ourselves heard this voice when it came from the sky while we were with him on the sacred mountain.
2 Peter 1:19 We also have the prophetic word strongly confirmed, and you will do well to pay attention to it, as to a lamp when it shines in a dark place until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts.
2 Peter 1:20 Above all, you know this: No prophecy of Scripture comes from the prophet’s own interpretation,
2 Peter 1:21 because no prophecy ever came by human will; instead, people spoke from God as they were transported by the Sacred Wind.

trust his word

Peter had no doubt that the scriptures would be fulfilled – that he would see Christ come in his glory someday. He had, in fact, seen a supernatural preview of that coming attraction when he personally observed the transfiguration of Christ (Matt. 17:1-8; Mark 9:2-8; Luke 9:28-36). If his readers had not yet come to their own spiritual “aha moment,” Peter encourages them to trust in the more sure prophetic word. It can serve as a lamp shining in their lives to keep them from stumbling – until the day (of Christ’s return) dawns. Then their hearts will know no confusion.

Trust the scriptures. They are the work of the Sacred Wind (Holy Spirit), not men. He will see to it that they are fulfilled.

LORD, we have not seen you on the mountain, but trust your word. What you say, you will do.