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Wednesday, September 13, 2006

Mid-Week Devotional - 2 Peter 3:1-18

Read: 2 Peter 3:1-18

Scripture

2 Peter 3:5

“But they deliberately forget that long ago by God's word the heavens existed and the earth was formed out of water and by water.” (NIV)

“They willfully ignore this: long ago the heavens and the earth existed out of water and through water by the word of God.” (HCSB)

Observation

There are many theological camps regarding last days and end times. I personally think it’s this simple: Since Jesus’ first coming until his return, we are in the ‘last days.’ There will be wars, natural disasters, and scoffers (v. 3).

Scoffers are those that don’t think Jesus will return, or that willfully or deliberately deny God’s creation (v. 5-6)! This is the evolution vs. creation battle. The evidence is the same, which are you going to believe?

But God isn’t uninvolved, He is being patient so that more people will have the opportunity to be saved (v. 9). And Jesus will return unannounced and with a bang (v. 10)! So be prepared (v. 14, 17-18).

Application

Don’t be discouraged by scoffers. I must confess that there are days when it just seems very discouraging and infuriating to see people so deliberately deny the evidence for their own selfish purposes (v. 3). But there is no reason to be discouraged. Scripture tells us there will be scoffers. We must continue to engage them with love and share the good news with them that we were created by a loving God that has a purpose for each of us! Be on guard and grow in the grace and peace of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Prayer

Heavenly Father, thank you for your patience for it has saved me! I pray you would keep me strong in your grace and peace as I confront scoffers. I pray I would have a loving heart as I share your love for them. Thank you Lord. In Jesus Christ’s name I pray – Amen.



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Posted by Mick at 9/13/2006

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