Monday, 5th October 2026
Rev Xi An Poon
主題經文 「你們若充充足足地有這幾樣，就必使你們在認識我們的主耶穌基督上不至於閒懶不結果子了。」 ——彼得後書1:8，和合本
引言
我們相信耶穌，也盼望自己的生命能夠結果子。這份信心怎樣在每天的生活中表現出來？家人、同工和身邊的人，能否從我們的言語、態度和行為中，看見主正在改變我們？
彼得寫這封信的時候，知道自己離世的日子近了。教會也面對假教師和錯誤教導的威脅。他所掛念的，是自己離開之後，信徒能否繼續站穩，忠心跟隨主。
因此，這一章帶著一位牧者懇切的心。他提醒信徒珍惜所領受的信心，殷勤活出來，也要留心神的話，使生命持續成長。
要有多結果子的生命，我們首先需要認識主，讓生命在祂裡面扎根。
一、認識主，扎穩生命的根基
彼得在第一節稱收信人為與使徒「同得一樣寶貴信心的人」。
這不是說，每個人的信心程度和成熟程度都完全相同，而是說，我們所領受的信心同樣寶貴。我們與使徒所信的是同一位主，所蒙的是同一份救恩。彼得需要主的恩典，我們也需要主的恩典。我們每一個人，都要珍惜這份信心，學習信靠祂。
第一節指出，我們是因著我們的神和救主耶穌基督的義，領受這份信心。第二節接著說：「願恩惠、平安，因你們認識神和我們主耶穌，多多地加給你們。」
我們的信心，建立在神自己和主耶穌基督所成就的救恩上。我們越認識祂，就越明白祂的信實，也越能在生活中信靠祂。
第三節說，神的能力已經將一切關乎生命和虔敬的事賜給我們。第四節又說，祂將寶貴而極大的應許賜給我們，使我們脫離世上從情慾來的敗壞，與神的性情有分。
神要我們靠著祂的恩典，在聖潔和愛中成長，活出與祂性情相稱的生命。因此，認識主不能只停留在知道一些道理。我們需要在每天的生活中，學習倚靠祂、回應祂。
壓力來到的時候，先將掛慮帶到主面前；作決定的時候，先思想祂的教導；心裡不安的時候，回到祂的應許，重新得著方向。我們就在這些真實的處境裡，更深認識主。
今天，讓我們先把心帶回祂面前。生命扎根於主，才能從祂得著成長的供應。
二、殷勤操練，活出生命的果子
第五節說：「正因這緣故，你們要分外地殷勤……」
前面講神已經賜下能力和應許，這裡就呼籲我們認真回應。因為蒙了恩典，我們就要殷勤地把所信的活出來。
彼得從第五至第七節，提到信心、德行、知識、節制、忍耐、敬虔、愛弟兄的心和愛眾人的心。這些品格，讓我們看見信心如何進入生活。
有信心，就要學習行正直的事；明白真理，就要按著真理作選擇；情緒上來，要操練節制；事情沒有立刻改善，要學習忍耐；與人相處，要學習關心弟兄，也愛身邊不同的人。
家人說了一句讓我們不舒服的話，我們可以先聽清楚，再回應。面對同工不同的意見，我們可以先了解他的想法，再一起討論。當事情進展緩慢，我們仍然忠心做好今天該做的事。這些都是生命果子可以長出來的地方。
第八節說，當這些品格充充足足地在我們裡面，就使我們在認識主耶穌基督的事上，不至於閒懶、不結果子。所以，我們所明白的真理，要逐漸成為我們說話、待人和做事的方式。
第九節提醒我們，缺少這些品格的人，就是眼瞎，只看見近處，忘了自己舊日的罪已經得了潔淨。
當我們忘記自己是蒙恩的人，就容易被眼前的得失佔滿：一定要爭贏這口氣，一定要別人照自己的意思做，一定要立即得到想要的結果。彼得卻把我們的目光帶向主永遠的國。
第十節呼籲我們更加殷勤，使恩召和揀選堅定。當我們持續活出這些品格，就在生活中顯明自己是蒙神呼召、屬於主的人，也在跟隨祂的路上更加堅定。
第十一節接著說：「這樣，必叫你們豐豐富富地得以進入我們主救主耶穌基督永遠的國。」
這不是靠好行為換取救恩，而是因為知道自己屬於主，就認真跟隨祂，讓今天的生活朝向永恆。生命的成長需要每天操練。今天，讓我們選擇一個具體的地方回應主：說話多一點節制，等候多一點忍耐，待人多一點愛。
靠著主，從今天可以做的一步開始，讓信心結出生命的果子。
三、留心神的話，走穩前面的路
當我們開始操練，讓生命結出果子，往後仍會遇到困難，也會聽見不同的聲音。我們需要可靠的引導，幫助自己保持方向。
第十二節，彼得說他要常常提醒信徒。雖然他們已經知道真理，也在真道上堅固，他仍然認為提醒是必要的。
我們也是如此。很多真理已經聽過，但當壓力來到、情緒上來，就可能忘記。因此，我們需要常常回到神的話面前，讓自己的心重新對準主。
第十三至十四節，彼得把自己在世上的身體形容為帳棚。他知道，自己脫離這帳棚的時候快到了。帳棚是暫時居住的地方。這裡直接指彼得暫時的身體，也提醒我們，在世上的年日有限。彼得不能永遠留在信徒身邊，所以第十五節說，他要盡心竭力，使他們在他離世之後，仍能記念這些教導。
牧者、老師和屬靈長輩，可以陪伴我們一段路；我們自己也需要扎根於真道，學習一生跟隨主。
第十六至十八節，彼得指出，他所傳講主耶穌基督的能力和再來，並不是隨從乖巧捏造的虛言。他曾在山上親眼看見主的威榮，也親耳聽見天父宣告耶穌是祂的愛子。因此，彼得所傳的盼望有真實的根據。
第十九節接著說：「我們並有先知更確的預言，如同燈照在暗處。你們在這預言上留意，直等到天發亮、晨星在你們心裡出現的時候，才是好的。」
在等候主再來的日子裡，神的話如同照在暗處的燈，幫助我們辨認方向，走穩前面的路。
第二十至二十一節更指出，預言不是出於人的意思，而是人被聖靈感動，說出神的話。這是我們留心神話語的根據：神向我們說話，我們就要認真聆聽，願意受祂引導。
當有人提出一個吸引人的教導，我們要回到聖經察驗；當自己的想法與神的話不同，我們要願意接受調整；當前路不清楚，我們可以先遵行已經明白的教導。
今天讀經之後，讓我們把所領受的教導帶進生活。神的話會引導下一步，也保守我們在往後的日子裡，繼續成長、繼續結果子。
總結
彼得後書第一章，帶領我們走向多結果子的生命。首先，認識主，扎穩生命的根基。珍惜所領受的寶貴信心，倚靠神所賜的能力和應許。接著，殷勤操練，活出生命的果子。讓節制、忍耐、敬虔和愛心，進入每天真實的生活。最後，留心神的話，走穩前面的路。在有限的年日裡，以可靠的真道作引導，朝向主永遠的國前行。
今天，讓我們從一個具體的回應開始：在容易急躁的地方操練節制，在需要等候的地方學習忍耐，在需要關懷的人身上付出愛。願我們越認識主，就越願意遵行祂的話，使身邊的人從我們的生命中，看見祂的恩典，讓榮耀歸給祂。
Key Scripture
“For if these things are yours and abound, you will be neither barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.”
—2 Peter 1:8, NKJV
Introduction
We believe in Jesus, and we want our lives to bear fruit. How does this faith show itself in our daily lives? Can our families, our fellow workers, and the people around us see that the Lord is changing our words, our attitudes, and our actions?
When Peter wrote this letter, he knew that his death was near. The church also faced the danger of false teachers and wrong teaching. Peter was concerned that, after he was gone, believers would continue to stand firm and follow the Lord faithfully.
This chapter carries the loving concern of a shepherd. Peter reminds believers to treasure the faith they have received, put it into practice, and pay attention to God’s Word so that they can keep growing.
To live a fruitful life, we first need to know the Lord and be rooted in Him.
- Know the Lord and Build a Firm Foundation
In verse 1, Peter describes his readers as people who have received “like precious faith” with the apostles.
This does not mean that everyone has the same level of faith or spiritual maturity. It means that the faith we have received is equally precious. We believe in the same Lord as the apostles, and we share in the same salvation.
Peter needed the Lord’s grace, and so do we. Each of us should treasure this faith and learn to trust Him.
Verse 1 tells us that we have received this faith through the righteousness of our God and Saviour Jesus Christ. Verse 2 continues:
“Grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord.”
Our faith rests on who God is and on the salvation Jesus Christ has accomplished for us. As we know Him more deeply, we understand His faithfulness more clearly and learn to trust Him in daily life.
Verse 3 tells us that His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness. Verse 4 speaks of His great and precious promises. Through them, we can escape the corruption caused by sinful desires and become partakers of the divine nature.
God wants us to grow in holiness and love through His grace. He wants our lives to reflect His character.
Knowing the Lord must therefore reach into our everyday lives. We learn to depend on Him and respond to Him in real situations.
When pressure comes, we bring our worries to the Lord. When we make a decision, we consider His teaching. When our hearts are troubled, we return to His promises and receive direction.
Through these experiences, we come to know Him more deeply.
Today, let us turn our hearts towards Him. As our lives take root in the Lord, we receive what we need to grow.
- Practise Your Faith and Bear Fruit in Daily Life
Verse 5 says:
“But also for this very reason, giving all diligence…”
Peter has just spoken about God’s power and promises. Now he calls us to respond. Because we have received God’s grace, we should make every effort to put our faith into practice.
In verses 5 to 7, Peter speaks of faith, virtue, knowledge, self-control, perseverance, godliness, brotherly kindness, and love.
These qualities show us how faith becomes visible in daily life.
With faith, we learn to do what is right. With knowledge, we make choices according to the truth. When emotions rise, we practise self-control. When things do not improve quickly, we learn perseverance. In our relationships, we care for fellow believers and love the people around us.
When a family member says something that upsets us, we can listen carefully before we respond. When a fellow worker has a different opinion, we can first seek to understand. When progress is slow, we can faithfully do what we need to do today.
These are the places where the fruit of our lives can grow.
Verse 8 tells us that, when these qualities are present and increasing in us, we will be neither barren nor unfruitful in our knowledge of Jesus Christ.
The truth we understand should gradually shape the way we speak, treat others, and carry out our responsibilities.
Verse 9 warns that anyone who lacks these qualities is short-sighted, even to blindness, and has forgotten that he was cleansed from his old sins.
When we forget the grace we have received, immediate concerns can fill our minds. We may feel that we must win the argument, that others must do things our way, or that we must get the result we want straight away.
Peter lifts our eyes towards the Lord’s everlasting kingdom.
In verse 10, he calls us to be even more diligent to make our call and election sure. As we keep growing in these qualities, our lives show that we belong to the Lord, and we become more firmly established in following Him.
Verse 11 continues:
“For so an entrance will be supplied to you abundantly into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.”
We do not earn salvation through good behaviour. Because we belong to the Lord, we follow Him seriously and live today with eternity in view.
Growth takes daily practice. Today, let us choose one specific area in which to respond to the Lord: more self-control in our words, more patience as we wait, or more love towards another person.
With the Lord’s help, we can begin with one step today and allow our faith to bear fruit.
- Pay Attention to God’s Word and Walk Steadily Ahead
As we practise our faith and begin to bear fruit, we will still face difficulties and hear different voices. We need reliable guidance to keep us moving in the right direction.
In verse 12, Peter says that he will keep reminding the believers. They already know the truth and are established in it, but he still sees the need to remind them.
We need reminders too. We may have heard a truth many times, but under pressure or strong emotion, we can forget it. We need to return regularly to God’s Word and turn our hearts towards the Lord again.
In verses 13 and 14, Peter describes his body as a tent. He knows that the time to put off this tent is near.
A tent is a temporary place to live. Peter is speaking about his earthly body. His words also remind us that our time in this world is limited.
Peter cannot remain with the believers forever. So, in verse 15, he says that he will make every effort to help them remember these things after his death.
Pastors, teachers, and spiritual leaders can walk with us for a season. We also need to be rooted in the truth ourselves, so that we can follow the Lord throughout our lives.
In verses 16 to 18, Peter explains that his teaching about the power and coming of Jesus Christ is not based on cleverly invented stories. He personally saw the Lord’s majesty on the mountain. He also heard the Father declare that Jesus was His beloved Son.
The hope Peter proclaimed had a real foundation.
Verse 19 continues:
“And so we have the prophetic word confirmed, which you do well to heed as a light that shines in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts.”
As we wait for the Lord’s return, God’s Word is like a light shining in a dark place. It helps us recognise the right direction and walk steadily ahead.
Verses 20 and 21 explain that prophecy did not come from human will. People spoke from God as they were moved by the Holy Spirit.
This is why we pay close attention to Scripture. God has spoken, and we should listen carefully and allow Him to guide us.
When someone presents an attractive teaching, we examine it through Scripture. When our own ideas differ from God’s Word, we allow Him to correct us. When the way ahead is unclear, we begin by obeying what we already understand.
Today, after reading Scripture, let us carry its teaching into our lives. God’s Word will guide our next step and help us keep growing and bearing fruit in the days ahead.
Conclusion
Second Peter chapter 1 leads us towards a fruitful life.
First, know the Lord and build a firm foundation. Treasure the precious faith we have received, and depend on His power and promises.
Then, practise your faith and bear fruit in daily life. Let self-control, perseverance, godliness, and love become part of the way we live.
Finally, pay attention to God’s Word and walk steadily ahead. During our limited time on earth, let His reliable truth guide us towards His everlasting kingdom.
Today, let us begin with one practical response: practise self-control where we are easily upset, show patience where we need to wait, and offer love to someone who needs our care.
As we know the Lord more deeply and obey His Word, may the people around us see His grace at work in our lives, and may all the glory go to Him.
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