II Peter 3: 9-13
The Lord really isn't being slow about His promise, as some would think. No, He's being patient for your sake. He does not want anyone to be destroyed, but wants everyone to repent. But the Day of the Lord will come as unexpectedly as a thief. ... Since everything around us is going to be destroyed like this, what holy and godly lives you should live, looking forward to the Day of God and hurrying it along. On that Day He will set the Heavens on fire. ... But we are looking forward to the New Heavens and New Earth He has promised, a world filled with God's righteousness.
God, in His great love and mercy, is giving us all plenty of time to turn from our wicked ways and seek His face. He is calling all of His Elect to himself, and strengthening His people all over the World.
He is giving me time to live my life in a holy and godly manner, to show others His goodness and provision for them. He is giving us all enough time to get our affairs in order, to mend our broken relationships, to be ready for His Glorious Appearing.
O Father, Abba, Dad, I cannot hardly imagine a whole world filled with Your righteousness! It's more wonderful and joyous than my capacity to imagine!
Even so, come, Lord Jesus!
