As Christians, one of the most anticipated events we eagerly await is the return of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. The Bible is filled with promises and prophecies about His second coming, offering hope and encouragement to believers around the world.
The return of Jesus is a fundamental belief in Christianity. In John 14:3, Jesus Himself promised, “And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am.” This assurance gives us comfort in knowing that one day we will be reunited with Him in all His glory.
The Bible describes the second coming of Jesus as a magnificent event. In 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17, it says, “For the Lord himself will come down from heaven, with a loud command, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet call of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first. After that, we who are still alive and are left will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And so we will be with the Lord forever.” What a glorious moment it will be when we are united with Him for eternity!
As we anticipate His return, let us live each day with faithfulness and readiness. Matthew 24:44 reminds us to be prepared at all times: “So you also must be ready because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him.” We must continue to grow in our relationship with God, share His love with others, and eagerly await His coming.
In conclusion, let us fix our eyes on Jesus as we eagerly await His return. Let this hope fill us with joy and anticipation as we live out our faith daily. May we be found faithful when He comes back for His people. Maranatha! Come quickly, Lord Jesus!
By: Heiko Thiede, pastor & evangelist
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