The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some
understand slowness. Instead, he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to
perish, but everyone to come to repentance.
This is talking about ‘The Day of the Lord’, or the
day of Jesus’ 2nd coming. The day all of us Jesus Lovers/Followers
look forward to because this Earth is not our home; and on that day we’ll be
going home. Some might say “Jesus promised he’d come back, but he hasn’t, and
he’s taking forever, therefore I conclude that he lied and he’s not actually gunna
do what he promised.” Peter is reminding us here, though, that Jesus’ promises
are true—according to our timeline, it may be “taking forever” but Jesus is not
“taking forever” just because he’s got something better to do. He’s “taking
forever” with a purpose and intention in mind...with our best interest in mind.
In this context specifically, he’s
“taking forever” because he doesn’t want anyone to perish and wants everyone to
accept Jesus into their heart so they can know him and go to Heaven and have
everlasting life.
Lesson: When you get on your knees or do whatever you do and question if God really promised you that or question why god is taking forever to fullfill this or that. Or when it seems like Jesus is "taking forever"
and our patience, endurance, and hope is waning remember:
1. His timing has purupose…no matter how confusing or discouraging or difficult
it is for us to grasp, deal with or understand. (Ecclesiastes 3:1 There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens)
2. God doesn’t turn back on his promises, he is faithful and true.
Don't believe me?
Joshua 2:45
Not one of the Lord’s good promises to Israel failed; ever one
was fulfilled.
1 Kings 8:56
Praise be to the Lord, who has given rest to his people
Israel just as he promised. Not one word has failed of all the good promises he
gave through his servant Moses.
2 Cor 1:20
For no matter how many promises God has made, they are “yes”
in Christ.
Joshua 23:14
You know with all your heart & soul that not one of all
the good promises the Lord your God gave you has failed. Every promise has been
fulfilled; not one has failed.
Pslam 145:13
The Lord is trustworthy in all he promises and faithful in
all he does.
2 comments:
Ugh good word!!! I think the Lord knew I just needed to sit down and read your blog today :) Amen.
Leavin' some love! God envelopes us in His peace. We look to Him for this precious peace. Thank you, Aim, for this beautiful encouragement of God's promises!
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