DAILY READINGS: 1 Samuel 19:8 to 20:42; Isaiah 60; Romans 5:12-21
The Lord is not slack concerning His promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to usward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. 2 Peter 3:9
Wherefore, beloved…be diligent that ye may be found of Him in peace, without spot, and blameless. 2 Peter 3:14
Peter draws these scattered pilgrim believers to his heart and seeks to encourage them with his words. There is much to discourage, but he reminds them and us, Christ will soon come again! In light of this, he urges them to “be diligent” in their conduct. As their service and attitude were affected in anticipation of the Lord’s return, should it not have the same effect on you and me? —James Comte
O child of God, there is for thee, a hope that shines amid the gloom, A gladsome hope that thou shalt see Thy Lord, for He will surely come.—T. D. W. M.