As the return of Jesus draws near, the Bible warns that many people will mock the promise of His coming. They may ask, “Where is the promise of his coming?” because they judge God’s promises by human experience and the passage of time. We must not allow their unbelief to weaken our faith. God is not slow concerning His promises; His timing is perfect, and Christ will come exactly as He has promised. Scriptural Readings for the Day 2 Peter 3:3-4 (KJV) “3 Knowing this first, that there shall come in the last days scoffers, walking after their own lusts, 4 And saying, Where is the promise of his coming? For since the fathers fell asleep, all things continue as they were from the beginning of the creation.” Jude 1:18 (KJV) “How that they told you there should be mockers in the last time, who should walk after their own ungodly lusts.” 2 Peter 3:9 (KJV) “The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.” Prayer Father, help me not to be discouraged by those who mock Your promises. Strengthen my faith to trust Your Word and patiently wait for the return of Jesus Christ. Amen.
