2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slow about his promise, as some think of slowness, but is patient with you, not wanting any to perish, but all to come to repentance.
How long, O Lord, how long? People of faith have had this cry on their lips for centuries and millennia. As we watch the hungry continue to struggle, as we continue to go without ourselves, as we watch those we love suffer in pain waiting for death and the gift of the promised new life, we cry "How long?" It can sometimes seem like God moves slowly.
Peter reminds his readers that God isn't slow, but patient instead. Waiting for just the right time; giving each one of us the time we need. I have learned another phrase from sisters and brothers in the African-American church... "God may not come quickly, but God is always right on time." Whatever time God comes in, that is God's time. Ours is to wait and watch patiently and expectantly.
In Christ,
Pastor Seth
In worship next Sunday, our young people (Sunday School and Confirmation) will present the Christmas story at the 8:30 service. We will worship at 11 as well. Holy Communion at both services. Visit http://www.allsaintspalatine.org for full information and respond to this email to be unsubscribed from the devotionals mailing list.
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