The Pursuit - 12 WeeksSample

If you’ve ever started something new — a job, a sport, even a home project — you know how discouraging it feels to realize you don’t have what you need. Missing tools make progress slow and frustrating. But when Peter says God has given us everything we need for a godly life, he’s reminding us that following Jesus doesn’t work that way. God doesn’t send us into spiritual battle half-equipped.

From the moment you put your faith in Christ, God gave you all the resources you’ll ever need to grow — His Spirit to empower you, His Word to guide you, and His people to encourage you. You’re not waiting for a special download or secret formula. You already have access to the full toolkit of grace.

That truth should give you confidence when you feel like you’re failing. You will stumble at times. You’ll face temptation, doubt, and spiritual fatigue. But none of that means you’re missing something essential. God has already placed within you everything required to get back up and keep walking forward. Victory in the Christian life isn’t about perfection; it’s about direction — continually choosing to trust God’s power over your own weakness.

So take a breath. You’re not underprepared or unqualified. The same God who saved you has fully equipped you to live for Him. The only question left is whether you’ll use what He’s given.

Reflection:

Which of God’s resources — His Spirit, His Word, or His people — do you most need to lean into this week?