2 Peter 2: Today Matter Forever

“…the Lord knows how to rescue the godly from trials and to hold the unrighteous for punishment on the day of judgment.” -2 Peter 2:9

Patience is a struggle. Why? We can only see “now.” Yet God’s eyesight is timeless. He knows the beginning and the end as well as our current situation. This knowledge is intended to encourage us during times of trouble.

As Peter notes, God knows how to rescue his people from trouble; God also knows how to provide judgment to the unrighteous in the end. We want justice now, whether for the person who insults us or the powers that assault us as a town or nation. While the desire is understandable, the outcome is often beyond our ability. God alone will judge in the end and he will do so perfectly–in his time.

These words from 2 Peter serve as both a source or joy and warning. We can live in joy, knowing that those appointed for judgment will receive justice. They also serve as a warning as we realize what we do now matters far beyond this life.

Let us live today knowing that eternity is at stake, making each moment one that honors the God who created us and awaits us beyond this lifetime.

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Dillon Burroughs is the author and coauthor of numerous books and is handwriting a copy of all 31,173 verses of the Bible at HolyWritProject.com. Find out more about Dillon at Facebook.com/readdB or readdB.com.