 Because he is patient, because he doesn't wish for any to perish. And every day he delays his coming, every era he waits for his arrival, he is giving people further opportunity to believe. Not wishing that any should perish and how patiently he waits and waits. I think 2 Peter is saying, tough times call for strong-minded saints. Don't let any of this catch you unawares and don't miss an opportunity to take advantage