How do we know God wants everyone to repent?

In 2 Peter 3:9, we read that God is not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. It's important to understand that 'all' refers to the elect, as indicated by Peter addressing his epistle to believers. God's patience is directed towards completing the work of redemption, ensuring that every one of His chosen ones will repent before the day of the Lord arrives. This emphasizes His sovereign grace, demonstrating that His intention is to lead His people to repentance rather than to leave anyone in their sin and condemnation.