2 Peter 1:16-18- 16 We did not follow cleverly invented stories when we told you about the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were eyewitnesses of his majesty. 17 For he received honor and glory from God the Father when the voice came to him from the Majestic Glory, saying, “This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased.” 18 We ourselves heard this voice that came from heaven when we were with him on the sacred mountain.
Peter is letting the reader know that he and the disciples saw Jesus in His glory the first time. What does he follow that with in verse 19?
2 Peter 1:19 –19 And we have the word of the prophets made more certain, and you will do well to pay attention to it, as to a light shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts.
In the King James Version it says:
2 Peter 1:19 – 19 We have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts: KJV
He says we have a more sure word of prophecy. Prophecy is God’s foretelling of what’s to come. We can read the Bible and count on it. The scripture is God’s Word and only He can tell the future.
Peter, one who saw it all, is letting us know if we just pay attention to the prophecies as they keep happening, it should build our faith and we can be sure.
I must agree just in my experience of studying prophecy. I am watching so much happening just as the Bible has predicted that I don’t have the faith not to believe that it is all coming to pass just as it is foretold.
We have a more sure word of prophecy.