SEPTEMBER 10

He Is Coming!

Titus 2:11-13

ONE EVENING MY WIFE and I were enjoying a quiet conversation together. We were sipping some fresh-perked coffee, and there were no plans to go anywhere that evening. You know, one of those priceless moments you wish you could wrap up and reserve for later use when it’s really needed again.

For some strange reason, our discussion turned to the subject of Christ’s return. Almost out of the blue, I found myself tracking that thought further than I had for months. Cynthia and I chuckled at some comments each one of us made about letting the folks in the Tribulation worry with the hassles that we must handle now —like cleaning out our garage or landscaping the backyard! We also smiled together contemplating the joys that will be ours to share our lives throughout eternity with family and friends in the body of Christ.

Is it a waste to focus on the Lord’s descent? Quite the contrary. It’s biblical; it’s the very thing the Bible says we ought to do:

The grace of God has been revealed, bringing salvation to all people. And we are instructed to turn from godless living and sinful pleasures. We should live in this evil world with wisdom, righteousness, and devotion to God, while we look forward with hope to that wonderful day when the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ, will be revealed.

TITUS 2:11-13

When’s the last time you —on your own —meditated on that fact? This Bible of ours is full and running over with promises and encouragements directly related to the return of our Lord Christ. Open your minds and hearts . . . and lift your eyes . . . He may be coming today! Are you sure you’re ready?