Behold, I am coming soon! My reward is with me, and I will give to everyone according to what he has done. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End. Blessed are those who wash their robes, that they may have the right to the tree of life and may go through the gates into the city.
He who testifies to these things says, “Yes, I am coming soon.”
- Revelation 22:12-14, 20
Entering the heavenly city, our promised reward, will be a joyous occasion. We look forward to the Lord’s return with much hope. These thoughts give the faithful peace in our souls, as we long for The Day. However, we shouldn’t adopt a “sit and wait” mentality. God wants to know, “What will we do while waiting on Jesus’ return?”
Waiting faithfully for Jesus’ return means we will be obedient. Disciples of Christ will be actively serving, according to God’s will. What we do matters to our savior.
Waiting faithfully for Jesus’ return means we will worship the Father. Our hearts will overflow with praise and honor before his great throne. We will bow in full submission to his majesty. We acknowledge our need and his mercy.
Waiting faithfully for Jesus’ return means we will have confidence. We made a commitment to believe and follow him. We aren’t going to give up when we face struggles or become impatient when the Lord’s timing seems to be too long in coming. We trust his promises to be true… he will be coming soon.
Waiting faithfully for Jesus’ return means we will be ambassadors of his Good News. Christ is counting on us. He makes his appeal through us. Boldly, we need to help outsiders find their way through the gates into the city, so they may eat of the tree of life.
Dear Father, you generously lead us in the Way to everlasting life. Thank you for offering Jesus, our Savior, as an atoning sacrifice. Please help us have an eager expectation of his return. Come, Lord Jesus. In the words of John, The grace of the Lord Jesus be with God’s people. Amen
Carl Smith
Stephenville, TX
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