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Reflection: When a promise feels delayed, it is easy to assume that nothing is happening. Peter reminds you that God does not experience time as you do. A thousand years are like a day to the Lord. That does not make your waiting painless, and it does not mean your questions are faithless. It means God sees the whole story while you see one small chapter. Think about the first time you waited for someone you loved to arrive. You watched the clock, checked the window, and wondered what was taking so long. Love made the waiting feel long because the person mattered. God’s patience is not forgetfulness. In 2 Peter, it is mercy, making room for people to turn to him. Today, bring God the thing you are tempted to rush. Ask him to help you trust his character while you wait, and to use this season to deepen your faith.

Application Question: What are you asking God to hurry, and how might trusting his character change the way you wait today?