Posts Tagged ‘ Return ’
But let justice flow like water, and righteousness, like an unfailing stream.
Amos 5:24, CSB
God is in control and cares for us, working His justice through us until Christ returns and brings final justice to fruition.
Then Israel went to Egypt;
Psalm 105:23, CSB
Jacob lived as an alien in the land of Ham.
God is faithful, and He showed this in preserving Israel even through slavery as foreigners. Likewise, He is faithful to those who trust in Christ and live in a wicked world sharing the gospel until Christ’s return.
Be on guard, keep awake. For you do not know when the time will come.
Mark 13:33, ESV
Life can be hard, but we encourage each other with the hope that Christ is coming back and can come at any time.
but the Lord takes pleasure in those who fear him, in those who hope in his steadfast love.
Psalm 147:11, ESV
We may not be able to see God in this lost and broken world, but He reaches down to those who seek Him and to obey and love Him in this life, giving us hope for His imminent return.
The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance.
2 Peter 3:9, ESV
We either complain that God is not doing enough to stop evil or is too mean to those who choose not to believe Him.
Yet we see God’s grace in waiting to end this world for the sake of those who will yet believe before He finally returns to punish all wickedness.
“You also must be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect.”
Luke 12:40, ESV
It is not a fear tactic to tell people Jesus is coming and therefore be ready and working out our salvation. Instead it is a reminder to reach as many people as possible for Christ as we can and not delay.
so shall my word be that goes out from my mouth; it shall not return to me empty, but it shall accomplish that which I purpose, and shall succeed in the thing for which I sent it.
Isaiah 55:11, ESV
We faithfully share the Gospel. God uses it in ways we may never know to change hearts and minds to His glory.
I wait for the Lord, my soul waits, and in his word I hope
Psalm 130:5, ESV
God’s Word – Scripture – reminds us of His promises, and the greatest is that The Word – Jesus, the Son of God – has saved us and us returning soon.
Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and eat with him, and he with me.
Revelation 3:20, ESV
Christ’s return is imminent. He calls to each of us to change, to live a life of love, sacrifice, and grace in His Name.
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