DAILY GRACE, FRIDAY MAY 26TH, 2023.
THE KIND OF PEOPLE WE OUGHT TO BE (2)
TEXT: 2 PETER 3: 9-13
VERSE OF THE DAY:
_“YOU ALSO BE PATIENT. ESTABLISH YOUR HEARTS, FOR THE COMING OF THE LORD, IS AT HAND”- JAMES 5:8._
If we believe that Jesus is coming again soon, we would be deeply concerned for the salvation of those who are not ready to meet Him. The Lord has wonderful compassion towards those who are perishing [John 3:16], and we who are His servants should share His deep concern for the salvation of men and women. The signs of the times tell us that the coming of the Lord is very near [James 5:8]. How wonderful it would be for us when He comes, and how solemn for those who are not ready to meet Him.
If we believe that Jesus is coming again soon, we would be steadfast in the midst of worsening conditions in the world. Of course, we must expect conditions in the world to get worse; but a world that has rejected God and His Son and that has spurned the divine remedy for sin and every malady of man, can never get better apart from divine intervention. It is in this desperately sin-stricken world that you and I, who love the Lord, are to find encouragement, hope and inspiration in the calm assurance that our Sovereign Lord, who is on the throne, will shortly step down and put all wrongs right. To know God and to know the mystery of His intention for the coming days – this is the secret of assurance and peace [Isaiah 26:3].
If we believe that Jesus is coming again soon, we would desire above all else to grow in grace and the knowledge of Him. The way to grow in grace and to know Him better is to be much alone with Him in prayer [Matthew 6:6] and to meditate upon His Word [Psalm 119:97]. Let us pray that the daily anticipation of our Lord’s sure return will inspire us to live lives that are well-pleasing to Him; to live in the light of eternity, to reach out for the salvation of others, to be quiet and confident in the midst of international confusion and chaos, and above all, to know Him who is life eternal.
PRAYER: Dear Lord, I believe in your second coming. May I not be found wanting
when you come, Amen.
BIBLE IN 365 DAYS:
Isa 25
1 John 4
ACTION POINT:
PREPARATION FOR HIS COMING STARTS NOW.
