Read 2 Peter 3:1-18
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)
In the earliest days of the church, everyone believed that
Jesus would be coming back in their generation. Because of this, many followers
of Jesus lived each day like it could be their last on earth. As the years
passed and Jesus did not return, they had to return to the normal activities of
life.
Had they misunderstood Jesus? Did He not promise to return
soon? In this passage, Peter is offering encouragement to these believers who
were losing heart waiting on Jesus’ second coming.
Today, nearly 2000 years later, we are still waiting
expectantly for the return of Jesus. But, unlike the first century believers,
we no longer live each day like it could be our last. Honestly, if Jesus
returned today, we would most likely be taken completely by surprise. We need
to be reminded that we should live passionate lives that honor Christ each and
every day.
Dear Jesus, help me seek to live each day with an
anticipation of the your Second coming!
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