Episode 56: 2 Peter 3

Today's meditation is based on 2nd Peter 3 from the Passion Translation

I stir myself up and awaken to a proper mind-set. I never forget both the prophecies spoken by the holy prophets of old and the teaching of my Lord and Savior.

Above all, I understand that in the last days mockers will multiply, chasing after their evil desires. They will mock me for waiting for Jesus's return.

But from the beginning, the heavens and earth were created by God’s word. He spoke and the dry ground separated from the waters. By the same powerful word, the heavens and the earth are reserved for fire, being kept for judgment day, when all the ungodly will perish.

Contrary to man’s perspective, the Lord is not late with his promise to return, as some measure lateness. But rather, his “delay” simply reveals his loving patience, because he does not want any to perish but all to come to repentance.

The day of the Lord will come and take everyone by surprise—as unexpected as a home invasion. The atmosphere will be set on fire and vanish with a horrific roar, and the heavenly bodies will melt away as in a tremendous blaze. The earth and every activity of man will be laid bare. And because all these things are on the verge of being dismantled, I see how vital it is to live a holy life. So I am consumed with godliness while I anticipate and help to speed up the coming of the day of God. But as I wait, I trust in God’s royal proclamation to be fulfilled. There are coming heavens new in quality, and an earth new in quality, where righteousness will be fully at home.

With all that I have to look forward to, I am eager to be found living a pure life when I come into his presence, without blemish and filled with peace. I keep in mind that my Lord’s extraordinary patience simply means more opportunity for salvation.

Being forewarned of these things, I am careful to not be led astray by the error of the lawless nor lose my firm grip on the truth. But I continue to grow and increase in God’s grace and intimacy with my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. May he receive all the glory both now and until the day eternity begins.

Until next time, be blessed and be a blessing.

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