Daily Digest: Capstone Capsule

“The Lord is not slack concerning HIS PROMISE, as some count slackness, but is longsuffering toward us…” – 2 Peter 3:9a

The Lord is not slack concerning the Performance of His DIVINE PROMISES: “The Lord is not slack concerning His promise, as some count slackness, but is longsuffering toward us, not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance.” (2 Pet.3:9). These scriptures address the certainty of Christ's return, God’s Patience, and the coming new creation. It offers firm assurance regarding the unfailing nature of His promises, specifically touching on Christ's return, the place of patience, and the call to holiness. 

Peter reminds believers that God is not bound by human, linear time: “With the Lord one day is as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day” (v.8). To the eternal God, 2,000 years is a short duration, and a single day can hold massive significance. Therefore, God’s Patience is not slackness: the apparent "delay" in the fulfillment of His promises is not due to inability or amnesia. It is an expression of His Mercy, designed to give more people time to repent (v.9). While patient, God is just and can be sudden in Judgment: “But the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night” – unexpectedly and suddenly – when the current, tainted heaven and earth will be destroyed (v.10).

Because this world is temporary and destined for judgment, believers are called to live in holiness, dedication, and peace (vv.11-14). Peter urges believers to look forward to the new heaven and new earth where righteousness dwells, acting with diligence to be found "spotless and blameless" in God’s sight. All of this further buttress the reality of His Unfailing Divine Promises of His Return and of the New Creation.

The Lord is faithful to His promise to return, and that of a new heaven and a new earth where righteousness dwells.

Beloved, let’s proclaim the truth of God’s promises. In Jesus’ Name I declare that:

God’s Word is not slack; every promise regarding my life and the return of Christ will be fulfilled at their appointed times. God is not bound by human time. His timing is perfect. His promise if delayed, is not denied. I rest in His patience, knowing He is working for my good.

Every "scoffer" or voice questioning God's promise in my life is silenced by the divine power that created the heavens and earth. I will not be shaken by scoffers or doubters, but I will be diligent to be found in peace, spotless and blameless at Christ’s appearing. 

The longsuffering of the Lord is operating in my favour, bringing salvation, mercy, and opportunities to my household. None of mine shall be consumed by the fires of judgment; rather, we are refined and purified as we wait for the Day of the Lord, a new heaven and a new earth where righteousness and absolute bliss dwell.