Essex Remembrancer 2 Peter 3:10 But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; in the which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise… I. THE PERIOD REFERRED TO. There have been memorable days in the history of the world and in the histories of nations. 1. On that day the dispensation of mercy will close. 2. It will be the day of the second coming of the Lord Jesus. Believer, it will be the consummation of thy bliss to have a perfect sight of Christ "without a veil between," and to bear an exact conformity to His likeness. But O sinner! how wilt thou meet His frown? 3. It will be the day of the Lord's especial honour. 4. It is the day on which all His declarations will be fulfilled and verified — His declarations of mercy to His people and His threatenings of destruction to the impenitent and unbelieving. II. THE DUTIES TO WHICH ITS EXPECTED COMING CALLS US. 1. We should watch against a spirit of slothfulness and indifference. 2. We should anxiously desire to be found ready whenever that day may come. (1) Reconciliation with God is necessary. (2) A close and humble walk with God is requisite. (3) Frequent meditation on the consequences of that day will prepare us for its coming. III. MOTIVES TO LEAD US TO THE DISCHARGE OF THESE DUTIES. 1. The uncertainty of the time when this day shall come. 2. The danger and ruin resulting from the want of preparation for its coming. (Essex Remembrancer.) Parallel Verses KJV: But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; in the which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat, the earth also and the works that are therein shall be burned up. |
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