Some people made fun of Christians. “Where is Jesus? He said He'd come back, but He hasn't!”
Peter said, “To God, a thousand years is like one day!” God isn't slow.
God is patient because He wants everyone to have a chance to turn to Him. And Jesus will come back, just like He promised!
Key Verse
The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance.2 Peter 3:9, ESV
Talk About It
Is waiting hard for you? How is God's waiting a gift?
Story Questions
What did some people make fun of?
That Jesus hadn't come back yet
To God, a thousand years is like what?
One day
Why is God patient?
He wants everyone to turn to Him
Try This Today
Pray for three people by name who don't know Jesus yet.
Pray Together
God, thank you for being patient with us. Help my friends turn to you. Amen.