Message from Scripture: 4/19/2021

 

Our message from Scripture today is 2 Pet. 3:10. “But the day of the Lord will come like a thief, in which the heavens will pass away with a roar and the elements will be destroyed with intense heat, and the earth and its works will be burned up.”

 

No matter what we do, there never seems to be enough time. This is strange, in light of all the technical advances that have been made to reduce the amount of time it takes to perform certain tasks. Most of our modern appliances are advertised as “time saving” devices, and yet, if we have saved any time from them, it has been offset by other projects, endeavors, and activities. We even feel rushed in our leisure pursuits!

 

God, however, counts time differently than we do.  He waits. God waited for Noah to build the ark (1 Pet. 3:20). He waited until the fullness of time to send Christ into the world (Gal. 4:4). While on earth, Jesus waited until His hour, the right time, to die for our sins (John 13:1). Now, God waits for that day and hour when judgment will come and eternity will begin. 

         

Maybe realizing this will give us a different perspective on the time we have left in our lives, as well. Peter goes on to remind us, “Since all these things are to be destroyed in this way, what sort of people ought you to be in holy conduct and godliness” (2 Peter 3:11). We can make time for God if we really want to. There’s time enough in our lives to obey His will, to live each day for Him, to be prepared for eternity. How will you spend your time today? Use it to honor God, and when His time to return comes, we will share in His glory. Have a great day today. God bless.

 

Robert