II Peter 3:10 But the day of the Lord will come like a thief. The heavens will disappear with a roar; the elements will be destroyed by fire, and the earth and everything done in it will be laid bare…14 So then, dear friends, since you are looking forward to this, make every effort to be found spotless, blameless and at peace with him. 15 Bear in mind that our Lord’s patience means salvation…17 Therefore, dear friends, since you have been forewarned, be on your guard so that you may not be carried away by the error of the lawless and fall from your secure position. [NIV]
History records the action of evil we remember of “yesterday.” It’s over and done with and we emerged still standing. “Today” feels like it’s a heads-up time. There are a lot of signs Satan is working hard to destroy our world ahead of time and that makes it especially important for each of us to consider just what it is we are “looking forward” to and begin to let that impact our own daily life.
Here’s what I know: Jesus wins. I intend to invest my time, my behavior and my efforts to “to be found spotless, blameless and at peace with him.” I’m looking forward to a new heaven and earth: a kingdom of Grace. I’m not looking forward to the destruction of the heavens disappearing, or the elements being destroyed by fire and the earth being laid bare even though I trust God’s word all that is somewhere between today and tomorrow.
“Today” is teaching me how important it is to read Scripture, to stay informed and most of all to pray. Those three things are the heads-up for me. My prayers in the midst of “today” aren’t targeted, eloquent or lengthy. They are dependent on the sovereign power of God: “Be present here Lord. Watch over this world you created and protect us. Raise up your people and give me the courage to trust that you are. Amen, Amen and Amen again!
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