The day of the Lord will come like a thief. The heavens will disappear with a roar; the elements will be destroyed by fire, and the earth and everything in it will be laid bare. Since everything will be destroyed in this way, what kind of people ought you to be? You ought to live holy and godly lives as you look forward to the day of God and speed its coming.
Holiness is that oft-forgotten character virtue that is the Christian's reflection of God, their holy and righteous Father. In a day when grace is so easily cheapened, when anything goes as acceptable just as long as we want to be buddies with Jesus, Peter's words should shock us into reverence. The holy commitment to set our lives apart from the evil and satanic sludge that defiles our world and to offer our bodies, hearts, and minds to do his will and reflect his character should change us, give us anticipation for Jesus' coming and rekindle our hope to be renewed. As Peter challenges us,
"You ought to live holy and godly lives." Why? Because we are looking forward to the day of God's salvation to dawn in all of its fullness for those who are his (
2 Peter 3:13,
15).
Holy and Righteous Father, please teach me to do your will and reflect your character as I offer your grace to others. May the movements of my heart, the thoughts of my mind, and the actions of my life be pleasing to you and reflect your holiness and grace. In Jesus' holy name, I pray. Amen.
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