Post by Woody Williams on Dec 8, 2006 8:29:15 GMT -5
Text for the Day -- II Peter 3:1-4, 8-9
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This is now, beloved, the second letter I am writing to you; in them
I am trying to arouse your sincere intention by reminding you that
you should remember the words spoken in the past by the holy
prophets, and the commandment of the Lord and Savior spoken through
your apostles. First of all you must understand this, that in the
last days scoffers will come, scoffing and indulging their own lusts
and saying, "Where is the promise of his coming? For ever since our
ancestors died, all things continue as they were from the beginning
of creation!"
But do not ignore this one fact, beloved, that with the Lord one day
is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like one day. The
Lord is not slow about his promise, as some think of slowness, but is
patient with you, not wanting any to perish, but all to come to
repentance.
Devotional
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Most of the time we have difficulty reconciling our expectations for
a "quick" fix with God's often extended time period. This makes God's
promises a test for us. How long can we wait for God to act? How long
will God wait? How long can we wait for an answer? What is God
expecting to happen to us while we wait? Could it be repentance? A
letting go?
Prayer
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Teach me to use "waiting time" for transformation and renewal, O
Lord. Amen
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This is now, beloved, the second letter I am writing to you; in them
I am trying to arouse your sincere intention by reminding you that
you should remember the words spoken in the past by the holy
prophets, and the commandment of the Lord and Savior spoken through
your apostles. First of all you must understand this, that in the
last days scoffers will come, scoffing and indulging their own lusts
and saying, "Where is the promise of his coming? For ever since our
ancestors died, all things continue as they were from the beginning
of creation!"
But do not ignore this one fact, beloved, that with the Lord one day
is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like one day. The
Lord is not slow about his promise, as some think of slowness, but is
patient with you, not wanting any to perish, but all to come to
repentance.
Devotional
----------
Most of the time we have difficulty reconciling our expectations for
a "quick" fix with God's often extended time period. This makes God's
promises a test for us. How long can we wait for God to act? How long
will God wait? How long can we wait for an answer? What is God
expecting to happen to us while we wait? Could it be repentance? A
letting go?
Prayer
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Teach me to use "waiting time" for transformation and renewal, O
Lord. Amen