The Epiousios — ἐπιούσιος, the “daily” of “give us this day our daily bread”. It stands in and , and nowhere else in Scripture.
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φωσφόρος (phōsphoros) — Noun
Light-bringing, the morning star, day star herald of the dawn.
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“Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.”
(KJV)
Peter's image of a light shining in a dark place has its roots in the psalter's lamp for the feet.
The Sure FoundationNew Testament
“All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:”
(KJV)
Paul grounds the reliability of the prophetic word in its origin: all scripture is given by inspiration of God.
Anchor your hope in God’s Word today as you navigate the darkness, waiting for the Morning Star.
Passage:
Focus: Notice the absolute reliability of Scripture: it is a "more sure word of prophecy."
Ask yourself: When your faith feels thin, do you go looking for an experience or for the text? Peter, who had the experience, recommends the other. Which have you reached for most this month?
Father of lights, the place I am walking through is dark and I have little to go on, and I have a more sure word of prophecy, unto which I do well to take heed as unto a light shining in a dark place. Keep my heart illuminated by that word through Your Spirit of truth until the day dawn. In the name of the Lord Jesus, the Day Star. Amen.