2 Peter 3:12

2 Peter 3:12 ‘looking for and hastening the coming of the day of God, on account of which the heavens will be destroyed by burning, and the elements will melt with intense heat!'

‘looking for' -Present tense. ‘Wait, look for, expect' (Arndt p. 712) We are to be watchful and always prepared, in addition, Christians need to look forward to this day with eager anticipation (1 Peter 3:20).

‘hastening' -‘to desire earnestly' (Thayer p. 584); ‘strive for' (Arndt p. 762). ‘The Greek word rendered “hasten” means to urge on, to hasten; and then to hasten after anything, to wait with eager desire' (Barnes p. 263)

Points To Note:

Some have erroneously concluded that Christians can somehow make Jesus come that much sooner, by living godly lives and teaching people. 2. The Jewish rabbis had the idea that it was the sins of the people which prevented the Messiah from coming. Actually, the Bible seems to teach the opposite. Sin brings judgment, rather than delaying judgment (Genesis 15:16; The Book of Jonah; Matthew 23:32 ff). This view also forgets the reason why God is delaying. God isn't delaying because we aren't trying hard enough, rather, God is delaying because He wants sinners to be saved (2 Peter 3:9). 2. The Christian shouldn't stand in dread of the Second Coming, rather he or she should eagerly anticipate this day (1 Peter 3:20; 1 John 3:1; 1 John 4:17; 1 Corinthians 16:22).