What Sort of People?

Since the Lord's word is sure, 

and since His promises will all be fulfilled, 

and "since all the things are thus to be dissolved,"

"what sort of people ought you to be in lives of holiness and godliness, waiting for and hastening the coming of the day of God"? (2 Peter 3:11-12)

Holy, godly living is helped by our knowledge of the end of all things. If we know that the world with its desires is passing away...

WE WON'T LIVE FOR IT!

But rather, will live for that which is eternal!

And like Noah, will trust in God's faithful word, and will prepare ourselves against that Day, living holy, Christ-like lives...that in the last days we may be found safely in our Ark, preserved from the wrath of God by Jesus Christ!

Noah persevered in his preparation for 100 years...through the mocking and scorning of those who denied the coming day of wrath...

'Noah, you're wasting your time!'

'What fun you're miss out on!'

'Just relax, and live for today and the world's pleasures!'

But the flood proved that Noah had chosen better...by FAR.

And the last days, as we can know it in the Word of God, will prove that a life of holy preparation is well worth any pains or troubles on our part!

So will we endure the mocking of men condemned...in order to enjoy LIFE? 

And not just life...but the fullest, most joyful, pleasurable life possible?

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The cost really is small in light of His pleasure and joy.

Live, then, in full confidence on God's Word...

and prepare for that Day!

It's a day closer than yesterday.