Devotion:
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Read 2 Peter 3:11-14.
Peter challenges believers to live holy and godly lives in anticipation of Christ’s return and the destruction of the current, passing world. Because a new heaven and earth filled with righteousness are promised, Christians are urged to be diligent, blameless, and at peace, focusing on eternal things.
Next time you are frustrated by unfairness, by a car that will not start on a cold morning, or especially by sin, pain, illness, and wrongdoing, think of Peter’s words. There is a place in our future with God that all will be right with the world.
Peter gives the promises that suffering will end, tears will be wiped away, people and their situations will be aligned with true righteousness and justice forever. That day, when things will be all right, is hard for us to imagine, but our faith must believe. Here is something for you to think about. Are you building for the present, which will pass away, or are you building for the eternal kingdom?
Personal Worship Option:
Father in heaven, you are a just and loving God. Thank you that we can trust you to deal with the unfair stuff, and that one day all will be right. Amen.
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