Understanding God's Clock: Patience, Transformation, and Active Hope | S.3 Ep.003

Episode Title: The 2nd Day of Advent - Understanding Divine Time

Host: Rev. Dr. Brad Miller

In today's episode of "Daily Bible Refresh," Rev. Dr. Brad Miller delves into the themes of time, divine patience, and active engagement as he reflects on the reading from 2nd Peter, chapter 3. As we observe the 2nd day of Advent, Dr. Miller provides us with valuable insights and actionable steps to deepen our understanding of scripture and live our faith actively.

Episode Highlights:

1. The Nature of Divine Time** Dr. Miller explores the passage from 2nd Peter, emphasizing the distinction between human time and divine time. He reflects on his personal experiences of watching his granddaughters grow and facing his own health challenges to illustrate the ever-changing perception of time. The scripture reminds us that "with God, one day is as good as a 1,000 years," urging us to expand our understanding of God's timeline. This reframing invites us to appreciate God's patience and the space given for our growth and transformation.

2. Patience as an Active Choice One of the critical takeaways from today’s reading is viewing patience not as a passive waiting period but as an active engagement in life. Dr. Miller stresses the importance of being eagerly expectant and living a holy life as we await the day of the Lord. This involves participating in our communities and fostering justice and righteousness, rather than waiting passively for divine intervention. Faith is portrayed as a verb that drives us to work towards creating a world that reflects God's love and justice.

3. Concrete Actions for Transformative Change Dr. Miller encourages listeners to identify concrete ways they can contribute to transformational change in their communities. Whether it's participating in a Christmas toy drive during the Advent season or advocating for human dignity in situations of inequality, each action can serve as a spark for change. By choosing one specific way to act, we embody the teachings of the scripture and actively contribute to the renewal and transformation of our world.

Resource Highlight: "Incarnation" by Adam Hamilton Dr. Miller recommends the book "Incarnation: Rediscovering the Significance of Jesus" by Adam Hamilton. This resource offers enlightening insights into the meaning of God made human during the Advent and Christmas seasons.

Closing Prayer and Reflection The episode concludes with a heartfelt prayer, invoking God's guidance to view time as expansive and full of potential. Dr. Miller urges us to be patient yet persistent and to work tirelessly for justice and compassion, reminding us that every act of kindness contributes to the new world God envisions.

Join us tomorrow for another episode of "Daily Bible Refresh." Until then, walk with hope, intention, and an open heart ready for transformation.

Resource of the day is Adam Hamilton's book "Incarnation: Rediscovering the Significance of Jesus."