Scripture to Read: 2 Peter 3:3–4
As we read 2 Peter 3:3–4, God had Peter shift subjects, and He had Peter talk about the “mockers” who will be present in the “last days.” We must understand that we have been living in the ”last days” for over 2,000 years. Since we entered the “last days” when Christ ascended into heaven, there also have been “mockers” for more than 2,000 years who have questioned Christ’s promises and questioned Christ’s return. God says that the “mockers” will say this in 2 Peter 3:4 “Where is the promise of His coming? For ever since the fathers fell asleep, all continues just as it was from the beginning of creation.” God made it pretty clear that the “mockers” will question why it’s taking so long for Christ to come back. They will make fun of God’s promises and even ask what has happened to the promise that Jesus made about coming back. These “mockers” will go so far as to compare the times in history and point out that nothing has changed even before the times of their ancestors. Now, we know that sin has not changed, for ever since the fall of man in Genesis 3, mankind has reaped the consequences of the sin nature we inherited. But, on the flip side, over the centuries, millions of lives have also been transformed by the grace, mercy, forgiveness, and salvation offered through our Lord Jesus Christ. Though we live in a sin-filled world, God continues to redeem souls who surrender to Christ as Lord. God’s handiwork is evident no matter what the “mockers” say.
Challenge & Application
· Where have you experienced “mockers” in your life or seen them in someone else’s life?
· How have you seen God transform you and also transform other believers around you?
Don’t forget to pray using the A.C.T.S. (Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication) method!