The Lord is not slow about His promise, as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing for any to perish but for all to come to repentance.I've written recently about the guilt I feel at having been saved, and how I sometimes wish I could undo it and get the punishment I deserve. However, I know that while I might prefer this in the short-term, I would completely regret that decision in eternity, just as every unbeliever will. In my case, God's patience is felt very strongly, as I struggle with this tension.
In addition, this verse tells us the reason that God's waiting: so more may come to know Him. When I think about it, this also makes me feel kind of guilty, as I can't say I'm directly doing anything that aids this effort. I have no nonbelieving friends, I don't talk about my personal life at work, and I spent all my time at home alone; not much opportunity for evangelism in that mix.
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