Words of The Day

Living near the End

Hebrew 11:13: 2 Peter3:10-11: Matthew 28:19-20: 2 Corinthians 5:18-21

Believers should eagerly seek Christ’s return, not the world’s applause( Hebrew 11;13) These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off, and were persuaded of them, and embraced them, and confessed that they strangers and pilgrims on the earth. Jesus outlined the signs of the last days precisely so that we will be watchful. Does our life exemplify Christ’s love for the lost ( 2 Peter 10-11)? Which in time past were not a people, but are now the people of God: which had not obtained mercy, but now have obtained mercy. Dearly beloved, I beseech you as strangers and pilgrims abstain from fleshy lusts, which war against the soul. Are we spreading the good news ( Matthew 28:19-20) Go ye therefore , and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father , and of the Son , and of the Holy Ghost; Teaching them to observe all things, whatsoever  I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. A-men.

In this world we will continue to face struggles. Yet the fact that Christ has assured out future with Him adds a unique dimension to the Christian life. Our future is already guaranteed –eternity with God. Because of the fact, we can reflect Jesus self- sacrificial love without fear. We can spend our lives for Jesus sake (2 Corinthians 5:18-21) And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to Himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation; Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us; we pray you in Christ‘s stead, be ye reconciled to God. For He hath made Him to be sin for us, who new no sin: that we might be made the righteousness of God in Him

Christ is the basis for our hope in the future. As Christians, we eagerly look forward to Christ‘s future reign and seek to reflect His sacrificial love in our world today.

Need to know:

• Hebrew 11 is sometimes called the Hall of Faith. People such as Abraham, Sarah, Moses, David, and Samuel all looked toward Christ’s coming, even though it didn’t happen in their lifetime.
• Reconciliation is actually an accounting term. It means to make both sides equal. When we take part in the ministry of reconciliation, we communicate God’s grace to others who, like us, don’t deserve it. Though that grace, God makes us righteous.

Think about it:

• In what way does your life reflect Christ?
• To whom around you would you like to spread the gospel of Jesus?

From Bible Prophecy Handbook, published by Barbour Publishing, Inc. Used by permission.

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