The Right Factors!

In multiplication it is the “factors” involved that determine the outcome. The digits “zero” and “one” do not compute to any increase. In fact zero actually reduces whatever we have to nothing.

Besides multiplication being a system of mathematics, the word is also defined as a marked increase in the number or amount of something. Multiplication means more. Though additions gradually add up, that which is multiplied increases even quicker. What are the “factors” of multiplication in our life and what is the resulting outcome?

In the opening address of Peter’s second letter, he stated…
“May GRACE AND PEACE BE MULTIPLIED to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord.” ( 2 Peter 1:2 ESV)

The Greek word used by Peter that is translated “multiplied” is “plethunthein”. This word is from “plethuno”, which (according to W. E. Vine’s “Expository Dictionary of New Testament Words) is a lengthened form of “pletho”, “to fill” -- a word akin to “plethos”, “a multitude” -- and is used to signify “to increase” or “to multiply”.

The key factor here in Peter’s equation is knowledge associated with God and our Lord Jesus Christ. However, that is not just “gnosis” (knowledge), but rather “epignosis” (literally “full knowledge” or referring to precise and correct knowledge) to which Peter made reference. We are to strive for an in-depth and intimate knowledge of God and our Lord Jesus Christ. It is through coming to know our Heavenly Father and Savior in this way that we should naturally experience the increased blessing of MULTIPLIED GRACE AND PEACE in our life.

Imagine having our life filled or crowded with GRACE AND PEACE! Such is a blessing God desires for us and has provided the means of through our life in Christ. Knowing His great love and will for our life -- and in our acceptance of it -- should provide great comfort in His GRACE and fill us with an abiding sense of PEACE regarding life now and the eternity that awaits us. May that “full knowledge” be rightfully factored into our daily life so that all of God’s blessings may become exponentially ours!

Have a great day KEEPING LIFE’S ETERNAL EQUATION IN FOCUS!
Carl

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