Some Sure Situations

 2 Peter 3:8-13  Our schools used to emphasize the 3 r's- 'reading, writing and rithmatic'. Our scripture passage today emphasizes 3 's's'- beginning with the Lord's return. It is referred to as 'slowness'. But, as we read we find he has a defined purpose.  He is patiently waiting because his desire is for all to come to repentance. Vs.15 says this patience is salvation.

To counter a prevailing thought that Jesus was not going to return, Peter reminds his readers of some sure things. 

• Christ will stealthily (like a thief) return
• The heavens (sky,etc) will pass away with a roar
• The planets, stars, moon, sun will be burned up
• The earth and works done in it will be exposed (the deeds done by men will be exposed, laid bare before God, judged.)

The challenge of the passage is found in vs.11,12. In light of what will take place, the challenge is to live in light of that knowledge.  If this is the case (which it is), how tightly do we hold onto what we have? What is our focus, our goals? While we wait for Jesus' return, are we doing anything to hasten? How would we hasten? (the answers to these questions are all found in these verses).

Have a great day, Pastor Paul