When God determined to destroy the world in the days of Noah, Noah was commanded to build an ark. It took him 120 years and during that time he tried to convince people to turn from wicked ways and serve the only true God. The people laughed, ridiculed and made fun of him for years. They had never seen rain and storms because the world was watered differently than it is today. What seemed like forever in man's eyes was less than a day to God. 120 years to Noah probably crept slowly before seeing God's hand actually bring destruction of the existing world. In 2 Peter 3, Peter compares Jesus' Second Coming to the 1st time God destroyed the world, except this time it would be through fire. Its been 2000 years since the 1st coming of our Lord and we beg for the 2nd coming to happen soon. Sometimes it just seems so far away, doesn't it? But we all need to be reminded that it is a one-time event. Once it happens, all things will be changed and judgment will take place for those who do not know Jesus and we all will stand before Him to answer for the things we have done- good and bad. This is why Peter urges us to be holy and blameless before Him during the brief time we are on this Earth.
Let us deliberately remember the past and eagerly look to the future to help us live godly and holy lives in the present.
2 Peter 3:10-14
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 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. That day will bring about the destruction of the heavens by fire, and the elements will melt in the heat. But in keeping with his promise we are looking forward to a new heaven and a new earth, the home of righteousness. So then, dear friends, since you are looking forward to this, make every effort to be found spotless, blameless and at peace with him.
Jack Exum
May 15
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