The Grands Letter (2 Pet/GLJ)
Gene L. Jeffries, Th.D. on July 1, 2026 5:41 am (CST)
Dear Grands,
2 Peter 3:10-a, “But the day of the Lord will come like a thief, in which the heavens will pass away with a roar, and the elements will be destroyed with intense heat, and the earth and its works will be burned up.
11 Since all these things are to be destroyed in this way, what sort of people ought you to be in holy conduct and godliness,
12 looking for and hastening the coming of the day of God, because of which the heavens will be destroyed by burning, and the elements will melt with intense heat!
13 But according to His promise we are looking for new heavens and a new earth, in which righteousness dwells.
14 Therefore, beloved, since you look for these things, be diligent to be found by Him in peace, spotless and blameless,
15 and regard the patience of our Lord as salvation…”
Doubtlessly, we’ve all experienced numerous encounters with unexpected difficulties: accidents, illnesses, financial reverses, and the deaths of friends and loved ones. There are a host of things that we never saw coming! One thing, however, we know without question: the LORD Jesus, who came into this world as a baby and ultimately went to the Cross for the salvation of mankind, will one day come again! And it is our responsibility to be ready!
The clearest information we are given regarding this momentous event is contained in the verses above by Simon Peter. A huge roar will accompany the destruction of the elements that comprise our atmosphere, and absolutely everything, visible and invisible, will be destroyed! How long this will take, we are not told. The recent earthquake in Venezuela was quite sudden and caused innumerable casualties! Yet, it was measured at only 7.2 on the Richter scale. Without question, the destruction of the Earth will immensely supersede anything previously known or unknown to mankind!
Simon Peter’s warning is superseded by his encouraging notification that we be diligent and found in peace, spiritually clean, and personally blameless. Make no mistake! There will be no “warning sound” prompting humanity’s preparation! The time to get ready is now!
Heartily in Christ,
Gene L. Jeffries, Th.D.
United States of America
“We will never know that Christ is all we need, until He becomes all that we have.” –Corrie ten Boom
