Two Promises Kept

“By faith Abraham, even though he was past age—and Sarahherself was barren—was enabled to become a father because he considered himfaithful who had made the promise. And so from this one man, and he as good asdead, came descendants as numerous as the stars in the sky and as countless asthe sand on the seashore” (Hebrews 11:11-12).

“They will say, ‘Where is this “coming” he promised? Eversince our fathers died, everything goes on as it has since the beginning ofcreation’…. The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understandslowness. He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone tocome to repentance” (2 Peter 3:4, 9).

The first passage has to do with God’s promise to Abrahamwhen he was 100 years old, because Abraham knew that God was faithful and wouldkeep His promise. God kept His promise!

The second verse has to do with Jesus’ promise to return toEarth. He gives us the reason for the seeming delay. He kept this promise toAbraham, and He will keep His promise to us.

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