Message from Scripture: 2/12/2021

Today our message from Scripture comes from 2 Pet. 3:9; “The Lord does not delay his promise, as some understand delay, but is patient with you, not wanting any to perish but all to come to repentance.”

This passage of Scripture is filled with a great promise that should comfort each of us. God does not delight in the fact people will perish and be condemned in judgment. He sent His Son to die for us that, by His shed blood, we can have our sins forgiven and be added to His church, His body, those who will be with Him for all eternity. By being immersed Christ’s blood washes away our sins (Rom. 6:4-6). We also have this promise from John; “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness” (1 John 1:9). If we confess our sins to the Father, and repent of them, the blood of Christ continues to cleanse us of them (1 John 1:7).

There is, however, the other part of this verse we must consider. While God doesn’t want any to perish, there are those who will perish in judgment, who will be lost and condemned. Scripture tells us, “And having been made perfect, He became to all those who obey Him the source of eternal salvation” (Heb. 5:9). John adds to this, “He who believes in the Son has eternal life; but he who does not obey the Son will not see life, but the wrath of God abides on him” (John 3:36).

Every day we each have a choice to make. How do we respond to God’s will? If you haven’t been immersed, then the blood of Christ can’t wash away your sins (Acts 22:16). If you don’t chose to follow His will, you can’t be His disciple (Luke 9:23-25). The decision as to where we spend eternity is ours to make. Eternal life or eternal punishment; which will it be? God wants us with Him for eternity. Let’s choose life today, and every day. Have a great day today because your life in in Christ. God bless.

Robert