"But do not ignore this one fact, beloved, that with the Lord one day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like one day. The Lord is not slow about his promise, as some think of slowness, but is patient with you, not wanting any to perish, but all to come to repentance." (2 Peter 3:8-9, NRSV)
"and regard the patience of our Lord as salvation." (2 Peter 3:15a, NRSV)
I am not known for my patience. I wish I was but I not. I get aggravated by having to standing in lines and wait. I get frustrated when my computer doesn’t respond to every click and command right away. And forget about delays on the internet—waiting for something to download. Things can’t be fast enough for me.
I get impatient with my children too. Frustrated how long it takes them to listen or follow a simple command. Instead of just being in the moment with them, and helping them accomplish the task, I throw up my hands and let out a grunt. (a noise by the way my sons have learned to mimic when they get impatient—one of the traits you wish they wouldn’t learn). So in my impatience I teach my kids to be impatient.
God is patient. That is just who He is. He cannot not be patient. But His patience is for our benefit. He is patient because he loves us, not wanting any to perish. He gives us time to respond and repent. He gives us time to respond to His love. God is patient because He loves. Being patient with someone is loving them. Yikes, I have got a lot to learn.
Lord, my I be a father that is patient with my children, and my I be a child that sees the love and patience of my Heavenly Father. Thank for you loving me and waiting for me.
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