S – Then the Lord knows how to rescue the godly from trials and to keep the unrighteous under punishment for the day of judgment.

2 Peter 2:9 CSB

O – Commentary:

As illustrated by Noah’s family (2:5) and Lot (2:7), the Lord is faithful to his own people. Peter’s readers needed assurance that their struggles to live godly lives in the face of false teaching and the world’s scorn would be rewarded

 New Living Translation Study Bible

A – The Lord sees all and holds each person accountable for their actions.  For those who live unrighteously, he allows them to live without his blessing.  For those who struggle to live righteously, he gives all of his promises and presence to walk daily.  In the end, God will not be mocked.  He will judge each person according to their heart and actions.  God does not require perfection.  He wants a person who is moving toward him in a relationship.

R – Heavenly Father, we give you all praise and honor.  We are sinners and we fall short of perfect righteousness.  Thank you for the blood of Jesus that washes away our sins and brings us to a place of relationship with you.  Please help us to grow more in our intimacy and knowledge of you.  Let it be reflected in our lives so you and others can see your love.