majestic, and full of splendor: breathtaking! Here is what I saw of
him in James 5:8,
"You too, be patient and stand firm, because the Lord's coming is near."
The second coming of Jesus Christ is just as certain as his first
coming was. The Scriptures foretold the first coming of Jesus Christ
and he came to planet Earth just as they said he would. The Scriptures
also tell us he is coming back a second time. As I say, it is just as
certain as when he arrived twenty one centuries ago. And the Lord's
coming is near!
The Scriptures tell us he is not going to be coming in the same
capacity with the same agenda this next time. The writer of Hebrews
tells us, "Just as man is destined to die once, and after that to face
judgment, so Christ was sacrificed once to take away the sins of many
people; and he will appear a second time, not to bear sin, but to
bring salvation to those who are waiting for him." Hebrews 9:27-28.
And the Lord's coming is near!
We don't know the exact timing but Jesus told us, "Now learn this
lesson from the fig tree: As soon as its twigs get tender and its
leaves come out, you know that summer is near. Even so, when you see
all these things, you know that it is near, right at the door. I tell
you the truth, this generation will certainly not pass away until all
these things have happened. Heaven and earth will pass away, but my
words will never pass away." Matthew 24:32-35. And the Lord's coming
is near!
When Jesus Christ comes back he will judge the nations. "'He will rule
them with an iron scepter.' He treads the wine press of the fury of
the wrath of God Almighty. On his robe and on his thigh he has this
name written: KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS." Revelation 19:15-16.
And the Lord's coming is near!
When Jesus Christ comes back to planet Earth, he will usher in a new
age! "Now the dwelling of God is with men, and he will live with them.
They will be his people, and God himself will be with them and be
their God. He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no
more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things
has passed away." Revelation 21:3-4. And the Lord's coming is near!
Anything of the Lord capture your heart from Scripture today? Share
your thoughts of worship with us from your Bible reading today. We'd
love to hear from you!
Trevor Fisk
trevor.fisk@gmail.com
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