We also have the prophetic message as something completely reliable, 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. 2 Peter 1:19
The prophetic passages in the Bible are messages of hope divinely given to people separated from God as a result of sin. Let me say again, “Prophecy is hope!” It’s the light at the end of the tunnel.
Peter was an eye-witness to Jesus ministry. He listened intently to the lessons and parables used by His dear friend as He prepared them for His imminent and necessary, unjust death. The moment of reality was dark, devastating, earth shattering! The disciples were frightened, so they dispersed and hid. They were on the brink of giving up completely. Nothing made sense according to all they’d been taught and thought they knew. Then came Sunday morning, hope rose from the grave, ancient prophecy came into focus correctly, and the future was crystal clear. Peter is giving testimony to the promise of God’s faithfulness past, present and future.
God is not sending us into an unknown future. He’s leading us through a life we cannot comprehend. Prophesy grants us the clarity of God’s all knowing, all powerful constancy to stay the course He began, and that is Hope!
Love,
Gretchen