What's the hurry ...

I am interested on occasions by those who are in a hurry for the return of Christ.  Sure I look forward to spending eternity in the presence of the King, but I also enjoy life now in Christ and the challenge that is ours as Christians, (His followers) to reach an unsaved people around us. I suppose another peeve of mine are those who concentrate on the end times, attempting to determine the signs and understand the coming of Christ. I hold to a belief that we firstly need to know we are right with the Lord, and secondly that we are doing all we can to reach the lost.

The Scripture here reminds us of the importance from God's perspective, to have none lost to the Kingdom:

2 Peter 3:8-9 (New Living Translation)

8 But you must not forget this one thing, dear friends:

A day is like a thousand years to the Lord,

and a thousand years is like a day.

9 The Lord isn’t really being slow about his promise,

as some people think. No, he is being patient for your sake.

He does not want anyone to be destroyed,

but wants everyone to repent.

2 Peter 3:8-9 (The Message)

The Day the Sky Will Collapse

8-9Don't overlook the obvious here, friends.

With God, one day is as good as a thousand years,

a thousand years as a day.

God isn't late with his promise as some measure lateness.

He is restraining himself on account of you,

holding back the End because he doesn't want anyone lost.

He's giving everyone space and time to change.

 

Surely we are compelled to take seriously the task to introduce Christ to those who are yet to know Him.

 

What it is You require of us Lord? How might we best serve You and Your desire that none be lost? Help us to faithfully present the Gospel in a way that is helpful and beneficial to the extension of Your Kingdom.