BELIEVE IT
Monday — Remember What God Has Said
Read: 2 Peter 3:1–2
“...that you should remember the predictions of the holy prophets and the commandment of the Lord and Savior through your apostles.”
Peter reminds believers to remember what God has said because our faith will be challenged. When the world seems to carry on as it always has, it can be easy to lose sight of God's promise that Jesus is coming back. But the passing of time does not mean God's Word has failed. God is faithful, and He will do what He has promised.
We must anchor our faith in God's Word rather than in what we see around us. When doubts arise, remember His promises. What God has said, we can believe.
Reflect: Am I allowing the world's circumstances to shape my expectations more than God's promises?
Pray: Lord, help me hold firmly to Your Word. When my faith is challenged, remind me that You are faithful and will fulfill everything You have promised. Amen.
Tuesday — Don't Mistake Patience for Absence
Read: 2 Peter 3:8–9
“The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you…”
The world continues much as it always has, and some people assume that means Jesus isn't coming back. But Peter tells us that God's apparent delay is actually an expression of His patience. God is giving people time to repent and be saved.
God's patience is not indifference toward sin. It is mercy. Today, we have another opportunity to respond to His grace and share the hope of Christ with others. Let's not waste the time God has given us.
Reflect: Am I treating God's patience as an opportunity to grow and reach others with the gospel?
Pray: Father, thank You for Your patience and mercy. Give me a heart that takes my salvation and the souls of others seriously.
Wednesday — Live Like You Believe It
Read: 2 Peter 3:10–11
“What sort of people ought you to be in lives of holiness and godliness?”
Jesus is coming back, and that truth should change how we live. It is possible to attend church, sing worship songs, and talk about Jesus without truly walking in obedience to Him. But believing in Christ's return means taking our relationship with Him seriously.
We don't pursue holiness to earn God's love. We draw near to Him and allow His grace to transform us. Our faith should shape our choices, our attitudes, and how we live when nobody else is watching, and when everyone is watching.
Reflect: Does the way I live demonstrate that I truly believe Jesus is coming back?
Pray: Jesus, draw me closer to You. Transform my heart and help me live in a way that honors You.
Thursday — Don't Waste the Time God Has Given You
Read: Romans 13:11–14
“The hour has come for you to wake from sleep.”
It's easy to become comfortable when life continues as usual. We can grow spiritually complacent, tolerate sin, and put off obedience until another day. But Scripture reminds us that we must not live as though we have unlimited time.
God's patience gives people an opportunity to repent, but that opportunity should never be taken for granted. Today is a day to turn away from sin, pursue holiness, and share Christ with those who need Him.
Waiting for Jesus is not passive. It means actively pursuing a life that pleases God.
Reflect: Is there an area of my life where I have become spiritually complacent?
Pray: Lord, wake me from spiritual complacency. Help me walk in obedience and make the most of the time You have given me.
Friday — Live With Hope
Read: 2 Peter 3:13
“But according to his promise we are waiting for new heavens and a new earth in which righteousness dwells.”
The Christian life is not just about escaping judgment. It is about looking forward to everything God has promised. One day, He will make all things new. Sin, death, sorrow, and pain will be no more. We will dwell with Him in a creation where righteousness reigns.
That future hope gives purpose to our lives today. We can pursue holiness, endure hardship, and remain faithful because we know this world is not the end of the story.
God keeps His promises. The future He has prepared is certain, so let's live today with our eyes fixed on Him.
Reflect: How should the hope of God's promised future change the way I live today?
Pray: Father, fix my eyes on Your promises. Help me live faithfully, pursue holiness, and look forward with hope to the day You make all things new.