MONDAY August 22, 2022

Jesus Will Come

“Men of Galilee, why do you stand gazing up into heaven? This same Jesus, who was taken up from you into heaven, will so come in like manner as you saw Him go into heaven.”
Acts 1:11

Life is short; it is like a vapor of smoke. Seriously, we never know when we are going to die. When I hear about a believer going to be with the Lord in heaven, I sometimes envy that person. Why? This world is so corrupt. It seems like those who want to die––do not die! Those who do not want to die––die! It is ironic.

Life can also be difficult, especially because we are living in an important time in biblical history––the Last Days. In the morning, it is as if we have to slap ourselves to wake up to the fact that we are living in the reality of these days. I imagine for some people, it may feel like they are in a dream, and they have to pinch themselves before they face another day.

Life can become such a rut. Many people are tired of getting up to go to work. Every day they face driving the freeway. The traffic is constantly stop and go––especially the drive into LA. I know what it is like! People become impatient; they cut you off and even curse at you. Your peace of mind goes out the window––you get angry.

Listen, all this frustration may make you feel like you cannot take it anymore, and that you are going to explode, but that is when, all of a sudden, the Holy Spirit speaks to your heart, saying, “Remember, Jesus is coming back.” The Comforter reminds you, “This is your hope!”

So what must we do as Christians? We must keep moving forward while holding on to the promise––Jesus is coming back. Hope and reassurance in the Resurrection and Christ’s return will keep us going.

There are signs that will happen before Jesus’ return. What did Jesus say when we see wars, earthquakes, pestilence and famines? “...look up and lift up your heads, because your redemption draws near” (Luke 21:28). Jesus will come!

Let us not hesitate to await the Lord’s coming, not only with longing, but also with groaning and sighs, as the happiest thing of all. He will come to us as Redeemer.
~John Calvin~

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