For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men, 12 teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly in the present age, 13 looking for the blessed hope and glorious appearing of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ . . . (Tit 2:11-13, emphasis added)
I think it’s too easy in this age of high pressure and constant stress overlaid by tense world events for us to lose sight of our HOPE. We need to meditate more frequently and regularly upon the truth that we are expectantly waiting and watching for our blessed hope which will be evidenced by the glorious appearing of our Savior, Jesus Christ!
Here is what the Bible has to say about it:
Then the sign of the Son of Man will appear in heaven, and then all the tribes of the earth will mourn, and they will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven with power and great glory. 31 And He will send His angels with a great sound of a trumpet, and they will gather together His elect from the four winds, from one end of heaven to the other. (Mt 24:30-31)
The righteous rejoice to even anticipate this event, so think of what the reality of it will be like! In the meantime, we have many responsibilities to attend to—not only those of being responsible spouses, parents, children, or friends—but also the responsibilities that we have to Jesus, our Savior. We have an active and eager enemy according to the Bible.
Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. (1 Pet 5:8)
Therefore let us not sleep, as others do, but let us watch and be sober. (1 Thes 5:6)
Do not be taken unawares. Do not be drowsing or spiritually dull. Keep yourself spiritually keen, effective and alert. Read the Scriptures; praise and worship God regularly; fellowship with other believers, and be a witness of what Jesus has done for you. This lifestyle will energize your faith and move you forward in realizing your purposes in the Kingdom. God bless you.
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