2 Peter 3:8

Scripture: 

2 Peter 3:8  “But do not let this one fact escape your notice, beloved, that with the Lord one day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years like one day.” (NASB)

Observation:

"Wait for it."  Waiting can seem to last a lifetime. While in bomb school, we learned about the different types of bombs and how to forensically investigate after a bomb has been detonated. I remember when we lined up behind a barrier, waiting for a bomb to go off. The instructor said, “Any minute now. Waaaaaaait for it.” The anticipation of what we were about to see was rather exciting and yet seemed to drag on longer than I thought.

Today's verse speaks of the fact that we should not forget that a day is like a thousand years and a thousand years is like one day to the Lord. As I waited for the explosion, I thought about how God was asking me to wait patiently for an answer to prayer. The wait seemed like a thousand years. But God’s timing eventually proved to be best. When the bomb went off, we did our inspection of the scene. Now that it was over, the wait seemed more exciting than the actual explosion. Sometimes in life, it's the waiting that will bring us more than the actual answer. If we remain faithful and seek out God. What are you praying for? Have you waited for a while? Maybe it's in the waiting that God will speak to you. So, enjoy the wait and keep crying out to God. He will answer. It may seem like a thousand years or so, but it may be only a day or two.  

Application:

1) Think about what you just read.

2) Ask the Holy Spirit for clarity and insight.

3) Share this with someone who would benefit from reading it.

4) Make sure others see Jesus in YOU today.

TOM SEMBER has been involved in ministering to men for over 20 years. He is an ordained minister with the AG in the NY Ministry Network. Tom lives with his wife, Carolyn, and children in New York. You can connect with Tom on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.