2 Peter 3 - 7.12.23

Scripture 

2 Peter 3:8-10

8 But do not forget this one thing, dear friends: With the Lord a day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like a day. 9 The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance. 10 But the day of the Lord will come like a thief. The heavens will disappear with a roar; the elements will be destroyed by fire, and the earth and everything done in it will be laid bare.

Observation

This chapter is about the Lord’s return and how we should live while we wait for Him.

We must be good stewards and managers of the life that the Lord has given us, so that when our Master returns, we can hear the words, “Well done, good and faithful servant.” (Please read Luke 12:35-48 regarding being a watchful, faithful and wise manager while we await His return).

Application

We don’t know the time or day of Christ’s return, however, while we eagerly await His return, we must live as though we KNOW He is coming back.

What things are we focused on that only offers gratification and rewards for this life, but not eternal rewards? 

Tonight, we kick off our Rooted challenge at 6:30p where we are able to make more room for activities that bear eternal value such as prayer, worship, reading and memorizing His Word, sharing Christ with others, and serving; and get rid of other temporary distractions of this life. 

““Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” -Matthew‬ ‭6‬:‭19‬-‭21‬ ‭NIV‬‬

Prayer

Dear Lord, 

I pray that You would reveal any areas of my heart, mind and life where I am pursuing immediate, instead of eternal gratification/rewards. Help me to use Your Word to guard my heart and mind away from those thoughts and shift my focus on what You desire. Help me to focus on eternity and building up treasure in Heaven, which will never spoil or fade. Help me to never forget that You are coming back for Your Church. Amen. 

-Michelle Gaddi