2 Tim 2:15 "Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth."
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A NEW HEAVEN AND EARTH
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27
2 Peter 3:13-14
Psalm 99
“Let my heart be sound
in thy statutes…”
A NEW HEAVEN AND EARTH
Throughout the Holy Scripture, God’s judgment against the wicked has been loudly proclaimed (Acts 3:22-23). However, for God’s people there has been the constant promise of a new home and the triumph of righteousness. This new home will be a wonderful place where there is no need for a sun, because there will be light from the glory of God our Saviour (Isa 60:19; Rev 21:23). It is according to this promise of the Scripture that we live each day looking forward to the new heaven and earth which God will prepare for His people (2 Pet 3:13). And as we look forward to the glory of eternity with the Lord, we know that by His grace we will be worthy to be with Him. “In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye” we will be changed to be like Christ (1 Cor 15:52; 1 John 3:2).
Mockers and false teachers have no hope of eternity with God. As a result, they live as slaves to sin. Believing that there is no hereafter and no judgment, they live only for the present and their own desires (Jude 17-19; Luke 12:19).
Those who look forward to the Lord’s return must live differently. We need to build up our Christian strength and be in constant prayer. We must be deeply concerned with how Christ will find us when He comes. Peter encouraged us to be at peace in the Lord. Peace comes by being satisfied with the situation in which the Lord places us. When we no longer join in the worldly struggle for excessive wealth, prestige, and success, and when we put our main effort toward spiritual things, we have peace in our Lord (1 Tim 6:8-10). Even in these final days, as difficulties come upon the church, we who bear witness to God’s righteousness will have peace as we rest in Him (Heb 13:5).
It is with this spirit of contentment, and with this concern for spiritual gain, that we will be spotless at His coming (2 Pet 3:14).
THOUGHT: What is sinful man’s only hope?
PRAYER: I thank Thee, Father, for Thy gift of eternal life through faith in Thy Son Jesus Christ.