He that loves, and is loved by, a race of pure and virtuous creatures, and that lives continually in the midst of them, is a witling if he does not think himself happy.  Love gives even to a dull man the knowledge of his lover’s heart. As a result, he does not live the rest of his Earthly life for human desires, but rather for the will of God. First of all, you must understand that in the last days scoffers will come, discrediting the LORD and following their own evil desires. They will say, “Where is your God, he promised he was going to save you? Ever since our fathers died, everything goes on as it has since the beginning of creation.” However, they deliberately forget that long ago by God’s word the Heavens existed and the Earth was formed out of water and by water. Do not forget this one thing, dear friends: With the Lord a day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like a day. The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance. Nonetheless, the day of the Lord will come like a bolt of lightning. We are looking forward to a new Heaven and a new Earth.