Living in the Light of His Coming
2nd Peter 3:10-11
Peter encourages us to view the end as a theological lens through which believers define their everyday lives, rather than as a threat. The Lord will return suddenly, sovereignly, and without fail. In order to make the believer aware of the fleeting character of the material world, the apostle explains how the heavens and elements dissolve. Nothing created by humans for its own glory will last. Only everything which is committed to the Messiah and has its roots in righteousness will endure.
Both judgment and renewal were stressed in the early Jewish expectation of the Day of the Lord. The consuming fire also purifies. All deeds are revealed not only as exposure but also as divine restoration, correction, and preparation for the new creation that is promised throughout the canon of prophecies. Peter reminds the Church that eschatology is not conjecture in his pastorally urgent writing. Sanctification is what it is. He poses a question about character rather than timeframes. "What kind of people ought you to be?" The solution is obvious. Live a holy life. Lead a godly life. Live your life such that it reflects the glory of Christ after all the shadows are gone.
This chapter contains elements of messianic fulfillment. The humble One will return in grandeur. The righteous Judge and the one who ushers in the new world and new heavens will be the Jesus who walked among fishermen. This truth gives the believer hope and a sense of reverence. Pursuing perfection by human might is not what holiness is. It is a reaction to His grace and a readiness to connect one's behavior with the everlasting kingdom that is encroaching on the present.
Priorities change for believers when they realize that eternity is not far off but rather approaching. Pursuits that are just temporary lose their hold. Integrity is valuable. The depth of compassion increases. Worship becomes necessary. Whether the Day will arrive is not the question. Whether we are living like citizens of the approaching age is the question.
The Lord's Day is abrupt, definite, and all-powerful.
Everyday character is shaped by eschatology.
The response to the approaching King is holiness.
Rather than experiencing temporal concern, believers live with an everlasting perspective.
May you live each day with the unwavering assurance that the One who will one day reveal everything is already working within you to mold you into a vessel that will carry His glory when it arrives.
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