10/26/2022
The Lord does not delay his promise, as some consider it to be late; but he is patient with us, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance. 2 Peter 3: 9
Understanding: 1 ... 2 ... 3 ... 3 and a quarter ... 3 and a half... Ah, the cry of preparation from many parents. We want to discipline our children, but also give each of them opportunities to do the right thing. So we delay our count. Our friends make fun of us and see us as weak. They think we give them too many opportunities. What they don't understand is that we don't want to have to punish them. So we count ... slow. And we give punishments that “ forget ” exercise. Not that we are lazy. It's just that we love our children and we don't want to continue something that we know will hurt them. This is how God works with us. He has promised us that there will be a trial. And on that day, some will be received in Paradise and others condemned to Hell. But He wants no one to perish. So, He slows down the account. He wants everyone to have an opportunity to change their iniquity. However, let us not confuse God's kindness for weakness. He will keep his promise. And on that day, the price will be paid. The time to repent is now, as He continues to count.
Today's prayer: Father, thank you for Your mercy. You want no one to perish, but everyone to come to Christ. Thank you for the many opportunities you have given me to make the right choice. Thank you for not finishing the account before you reconsidered. Amen.❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥🙏🏽