2 Peter 1:3-11 In case you think I accidentally used the same reference today, it is intentional- a different translation.
The opposite of a supplemented faith is an impoverished faith. From time to time we hear statistics regarding human poverty. Poverty is the result of many factors many of which are not easily solved. Certainly the scripture encourages us to take pity on the poor (Proverbs 19:17).
Impoverished faith, however, is the result of not seeing far enough ahead- spiritual nearsightedness (9) - the result of an impaired understanding regarding the depravity of sin and the glory of what lies ahead (11).
The OT heroes of faith, among whom Moses is included (Hebrews 11:24-26), are listed as heroes because they were able to distinguish between the present pleasures and what lie ahead and so took a hold of their calling. They had a desire to identify with the one who called him- to take a hold of the divine nature which they were called to exhibit.
If you feel the Christian life is not really all that you had thought it would be perhaps it is because you are starving. You are not supplementing your faith. We shouldn't fear our calling, but embrace it wholeheartedly with intrigue.
Pastor Paul
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