2 Peter 3: 10-12
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 in it will be laid bare.
Since everything will be destroyed in this way, what kind of people ought you to be? You ought to live holy and godly lives as you look forward to the day of God and speed its coming.
Most High and Holy Judge,
Righteousness
and justice are the foundation of Your throne. Unfailing love and truth
walk before You as attendants while You patiently wait for people to
admit their mistakes and change their ways so that no one will be
permanently destroyed.
But
You will not be silent forever. Someday, and possibly quite soon, a
raging fire will consume everything in Your way until the whole earth is
exposed. From where the sun rises to where it sets You will summon all
humanity for judgment. Please help me to:
Be
holy by spending time with You each day in intimate friendship, reading
Your Word, praying and making friends with other believers. I want to
know and recognize You.
Be
godly by demonstrating love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness,
faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. I want You to know me and
recognize me by my Christ-like characteristics.
Be watching by remaining alert and paying attention so that I won't be surprised or alarmed when You show up.
Make every effort to be spotless, pure and at peace with everyone.
Be
on guard so that I won't be misled by false teachers with a feel good
message that twists the truth and justifies inappropriate activities.
Keep growing deeper in my understanding of You and Your amazing kindness.
Since
everything here today will be gone tomorrow, it is essential that I
live my life for You. I joyfully anticipate my new home in heaven where
I'll live happily ever after with You, my Lord and King. Thank You for
warning me of what's to come and telling me precisely how to prepare! I
praise You for Your wonderful Words! Amen.
God
clearly tells us that He will come at an unexpected time. Do You
believe Him? Are you ready if He comes tonight? How will you prepare to
meet Him? Will you recognize Him? Will He recognize You?
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