2 Peter 3:9
The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. Instead he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.

Application: 

2 Peter 3:7, By the same word that created the world and caused the flood, God will intervene in human history again by destroying the current heavens and earth with fire, bringing a day of judgment and the destruction of the ungodly. So don’t scoff and say, “I don’t see God.” Those who do so have forgotten what he has done. When God is ready to step into your situation, he can reorganize reality and bring the solution to your problem.

2 Peter 3:8, Focusing on the recipients of this letter rather than the scoffers, Peter tells his dear friends they must not overlook God’s timetable. When it seems that God’s work is taking a long time, Christians should remember that God can do in one day what would take humans a thousand years to accomplish (3:8). 

2 Peter 3:9, God’s apparent slowness to intervene at times is not a delay of his promise, as some perceive delay. Instead, it is an opportunity for humans to fulfill their responsibilities. The ultimate example of this principle is that God delays final judgment because He does not want anyone to perish, but rather that everyone may come to repentance and believe the gospel. When we fulfill our responsibilities, we will see more of God’s sovereign action. Many are waiting on God, but God is actually waiting on them.

Reference: Tony Evans, The Tony Evans Bible Commentary (Nashville, TN: Holman Bible Publishers, 2019), 1366.

To God be the glory!

Our Lord Jesus Christ created everything! By Him, For Him!

“The Lord bless you and keep you; The Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; The Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.” Numbers 6:24-26

Disclaimer

When God inspires me, I write or post articles that glorify God. I invite you to view this post as a Bible study. Like the Bereans in Acts 17:11, I encourage you to search the Scriptures to determine whether what I have posted is true. Always consult your church ministers regarding biblical matters. I am not a professional writer, so there may be grammatical or spelling errors. I strive to write as clearly and efficiently as possible. Your brother in Christ, Ricardo.

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