The Lord’s Patience
“Bear in mind that
our Lord’s patience means salvation, just as our dear brother Paul also wrote
you with the wisdom God gave him.” 2
Peter 3:15
God is not in a hurry with us. This verse is an excellent reminder why we
should be thankful that He isn’t rushing the process. The Lord’s patience means salvation. Not our patience; the Lord’s patience. Whoever thinks about the Lord being
patient? Apparently Peter thought about
it.
That patience is not limited to our
individual benefit and our individual salvation. Peter is writing on a bigger level – where he
focuses on the salvation of the world reaching its appointed fulfillment. We cry out,” Maranatha – come Lord
Jesus.” Every generation of Christians
has prayed that and yet, Jesus has not returned. The Lord’s patience means salvation.
I do not consider myself an evangelist
and have to be prompted by the Holy Spirit to ask if there are people who are
ready to believe and confess Jesus as Lord and Savior. Recently I was at a Sunday service and under
that prompting, gave the invitation.
Twelve women stood up in their prison uniforms. We prayed rather quickly as movement was
being called. I was so thankful for the
newness of life that had come that day.
And yes, for the Lord’s patience, which meant salvation for twelve
souls.
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