+DEV+ Y – Years with Christ

Date: October 13, 2009 1:08 PM
Topic: +DEV+ Y – Years with Christ

Y – Years with Christ

“The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.” (2 Peter 3:9)
Scripture Focus: 2 Peter 3:1-13

While Jesus prepared His disciples for His death and departure, He also prepared all His followers to be ready for His return. It is a blessed hope that we all have. Jesus also warned, though, that we must live in a state of readiness “because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect Him” (Matthew 24:44).

When some in the First Century wondered why God seemed so slow to deliver His promise, Peter counseled then with the words in today’s key verse.

Throughout the centuries since Jesus ascended to Heaven believers have prayed for His return. We do not know God’s timing, but we live in eager anticipation of eternal life in His presence. What will it be like? We cannot know all the good that lies ahead for us.

Instead of speculating on what we will look like and what we will do, our part is to live in such a way that we will not be ashamed at His coming. He will call us to Himself, and so shall we be forever with our Savior.

Insight: Ask the Lord to keep you faithful in serving Him while you wait for His coming—perhaps today!

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