The passage from 2 Peter 3:10-13 (TPT) offers a sobering glimpse into the ultimate reality: the day of the Lord, an event that will disrupt the very fabric of existence. This day, described as sudden and unpredictable as a home invasion, confronts us with the profound truth that everything we see, touch, and hold dear in this temporal world will be dismantled. The earth, with all its achievements, pursuits, and distractions, will be laid bare, exposing the futility of living for what does not last.
As Christians, this passage doesn’t just speak to us—it shakes us awake. It calls us to examine how we are living in the light of eternity.
A Holy Life: More Than a Suggestion
Peter asks a pressing question: “Don’t you see how vital it is to live a holy life?” Holiness is not an optional extra for the believer; it is the essence of our calling. Holiness is not about striving for perfection in our own strength but living a life set apart, consumed by godliness, and marked by the character of Christ.
Holiness looks like obedience when it’s inconvenient. It looks like faithfulness in a culture that values compromise. It is loving the unlovable, forgiving the unforgivable, and walking humbly with God when the world beckons us to pride. The coming day of the Lord reminds us that what truly matters is not the applause of men but the approval of God.
Consumed with Anticipation
The anticipation of this great and terrible day does not leave us passive. It compels us to act. Peter urges us not only to wait for but to speed up the coming of the day of God. How do we do this? By proclaiming the gospel to the ends of the earth, interceding for the salvation of others, and living lives that reflect God’s glory.
When we live with eternity in view, our priorities shift. The temporary loses its grip on us, and our hearts long for the eternal. We let go of grudges, knowing that time is too short to harbor unforgiveness. We invest in relationships, share the love of Christ, and steward our resources for His kingdom.
A Promise Worth Waiting For
While the picture of the earth melting away in fire is terrifying, Peter doesn’t leave us in despair. He points to God’s promise: new heavens and a new earth where righteousness will be fully at home. Imagine a world where sin, suffering, and sorrow are no more—a place of perfect peace, justice, and joy in the presence of God.
This promise fuels our hope. As we live in a world fractured by sin, we can endure because we trust that something far greater is coming. Our waiting is not in vain; it is filled with purpose and hope.
Living Ready
The day of the Lord will come like a thief. We will not be given time to make last-minute adjustments. The time to prepare is now. Are we living ready? Are we consumed with godliness, or are we distracted by the fleeting pleasures of this world?
May this passage stir in us a holy urgency—not fear, but a longing to live in alignment with God’s heart. May we be people who carry His light into a dark world, whose lives testify to the reality of the coming day, and who hold fast to the promise of a new creation where righteousness will dwell.
As we wait, let us live holy, expectant lives, trusting that the God who promised is faithful to fulfill. Maranatha—Come, Lord Jesus!
The Message Bearer, Cornelius Bella
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