The New Orleans Saints had just finished a great season on the field in 2018 when their coach, Sean Payton, was caught on camera mocking the Vikings fans. He made a Skol clap after the Saints took the lead with 25 seconds remaining in the game. Unfortunately, his team’s lead was short-lived. Vikings quarterback Case Keenum hit Stefon Diggs for a game-winning walk-off touchdown pass.

2 Peter 3 – God Wins!

This wasn’t the first time Payton had been caught mocking fans or players. He had also made a choking gesture toward Devonta Freeman, mocking him for losing the Super Bowl. Payton’s mocking might have been somewhat harmless and meant to be fun, but in the end, it fell flat when his team was beaten in the closing moments.

Likewise, in chapter 3, Peter reminded the early church that despite the scoffers’ mockery (1 Peter 3:3) of the idea of Christ’s return, God wins in the end!

Peter warned his audience in Chapter 2 about false teachers. In Chapter 3, he includes scoffers or mockers who align with his repeated warnings of coming judgment. Many today continue to scoff at believers about the return of Christ, asking, “Where is the promise of His coming?” The doctrine of the second coming of Christ matters, despite those who would mock it. We should live every day for His glory—as if it’s our last. This doesn’t mean we don’t plan our lives as if He isn’t coming for another twenty years, but we should live each day expecting His return, sharing the gospel with everyone we can.

The Kingdom Coach and Athlete never doubt the truth of God’s Word regarding the Lord’s return. They understand that Christ has not returned because of His abundant mercy toward us.

Bible Memory Verse – “The Lord is not slow about His promise, as some consider slowness, but is patient toward you, not willing for any to perish but for all to come to repentance. 2 Peter 3:9 (LSB)

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Our featured book this week is Wolves Can’t Fly (KC Wolf: Faith, Family & Fur) by Dan Meers. Dan Meers has been KC Wolf, the mascot of the Kansas City Chiefs, for over 25 years. In 2006, he was inducted into the Mascot Hall of Fame. Dan travels throughout the United States and the world entertaining thousands of people both in and out of costume. He is in high demand not only as a mascot but also as a humorous and motivational speaker to audiences of all ages. His enthusiasm, optimism, and love for life are contagious and make Dan an inspiration to all who meet him. His biography will entertain and inspire young and old alike.

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