“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.”—2 Peter 3:9.

God wants everyone to be saved. Everyone. That means those who don’t look or think or act or talk like we do. God wants to save people who have done terrible things. He wants to bless for all of eternity those who haven’t even thought about him in years.

Let’s bring it a little closer to home. God wants to save the cashier who rings up your groceries, the man who picks up your garbage and the waitress who refills your coffee. He wants to save your mailman, your next door neighbor, your child’s math teacher, and your nephew’s basketball coach.

Sometimes it’s good to be reminded who “everyone” is.