Understanding Slowness

In the last days scoffers will come, scoffing and following their own evil desires. They will say, “Where is this ‘coming’ he promised? Ever since our fathers died, everything goes on as it has since the beginning of creation.” The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance. Bear in mind that our Lord’s patience means salvation. (2 Peter 3:3-4, 9, 15, NIV 1984).

My Musings – We live in the time of the scoffers and the impatient.

Scoffers – Non-believers who feel that Christ’s delay is compelling evidence that He was not who He said He was or simply is not returning. Of course, this would make Him either a liar (no intent to keep His promise) or a boaster (unable to keep His promise). Either of which would…