Devo 2 Peter 3

8But 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. 9The Lord is not slow in
keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. He is patient with you, not
wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.
10But the day of the Lord will come like a thief. The heavens will disappear with a
roar; the elements will melt in the heat.  11 Since everything will be destroyed in
this way, what kind of people ought you to be? You ought to live holy and godly
lives 12 as you look forward to the day of God and speed its coming. That day will
bring about the destruction of the heavens by fire, and the elements will melt
in the heat. 13 But in keeping with his promise we are looking forward to a new
heaven and a new earth, the home of righteousness.

Meditation:
1. Many in Peter’s audience were concerned and dismayed that Christ’s second
coming had not yet occurred.  Peter reminded his readers that a very long
time for us is a very short time for God.  Peter comments that God’s patience
is responsible for the long wait for His coming.  God has no desire for anyone
to “perish” (v9).
2. Someone has commented that transformation into the image of Christ “is
the slowest of all human movements.”  Too easily we become impatient with
ourselves, confused, disappointed, and angered over how long it takes to
change.  Will I ever conquer this habit?  Will I ever learn to love?  Will I ever
be willing to leave my comfort zone?  Will I always be so fearful?  Or selfish?
Or self-deceived?  Peter’s words remind us that God is in no rush.  He knows
what we are made of.  The spiritual life is more a marathon than a sprint,
and God is more than willing to run alongside of us or to walk with us if we
grow weary.
3. Reflect.  What is the area of my spiritual growth that is the slowest to change?
Thank God for His patience for me.  Ask God to help me cooperate with Him
to finish the enormous life transformation project going on in my life.

Personal Note:
I would like to be courageous and faithful to your calling.