How often do we live our lives with wanting God to ensure our prayers or showing Himself to us happens NOW? Well, I think the answer to that question is, yes, everyday.
It says in 2 Peter 3:9, "...He is patient with you,". As we look to emulate the character of God, patience is the virtue we have lost track of as Christians. Verse 9 goes on to say, "...not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance." We lose track of the fact, we are not the only ones in the race for righteousness, but their are others God cares about and want to provide grace and salvation to.
Do you feel like today you're doing enough or are good enough to get to heaven? Do you wish God would just come right now so you don't screw it all up? Well two things to consider there. One, God is patient with us, Ephesians 2:8 says, "For by [His] grace you have been saved through [your] faith." God is grace filled and continuously forgiving us through our repentance. The second thing to consider is, 2 Peter 3: 14 - 15 instructs us, "So then, dear friends, since you are looking forward to this, make every effort to be found spotless, blameless, and at peace with him. Bear in mind that our Lords patience means salvation..."
Be patient my friends, let's lean on God's word and strive to live by His character, knowing that salvation is here, and the answer to our prayers and our time with God will come.
Through thought, word, and deed, continue to be like our lord and savior Jesus Christ.
Peace - Joshua
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