Not Even If We Had Eternity

The apostle Peter saw a lot. Even though we make jokes about his mouth being open a lot, his eyes were also open. In his second letter he wrote that he was glad to stir up by way of reminder; reminders are right. And then he wrote,

For we did not follow cleverly devised myths when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were eyewitnesses of his majesty. (2 Peter 2:16 ESV)

Peter went on to write about when he heard the voice of God the Father say, “This is my beloved son, with whom I am well pleased” (verse 17). Peter was up with Jesus on the mountain during the Transfiguration, and saw for himself Jesus clothed in divine glory and majesty.

Two relevant parts for us. First, our faith is not a work of fiction. There have been a lot of religious myths, a lot of stories that have entertained and enslaved the minds of men. It’s probably okay if you know what you’re talking about when you say that the Bible gives us the true myth, but only if you understand that this is not just another book in the Religious Section. We have the “sure” word, and we do well to pay attention (verse 19).

Second, our faith is in the Father and Son by their Spirit, in whom are the Majestic Glory, eternal power, divine nature, and redeeming love. Men never invent gods like the living God, and we couldn’t make up all the greatness of the true God if we had all eternity. When the day was right, God revealed His sovereign and saving sacrifice in Jesus. We are in His story, eating and drinking with Him at His expense and for His own delight.