“If only for this life we have hope in Christ, we are of all
people most to be pitied.” (1 Corinthians 15:19 NIV).
As Christians, our eyes are set beyond the limitations of
this life. We long for the Second Coming of Jesus and the
resurrection of the death. We also long for God’s justice
and a better world.
This hope motivates us to truly live it and to act
accordingly.
“Lord, how long will the
wicked, how long will the
wicked triumph?” (Psalm 94:3)
If we’re going
to live with
Jesus forever,
let’s start living
like He did
today
(Acts 10:38).
According to Matthew 24-25, how should we live as we wait for Jesus to
come again?
Not being troubled (Matthew 24:6)
Not stumbling, apostatizing or hating (v. 10)
Having a warm love (v. 12)
Enduring to the end (v. 13)
Preaching the gospel (v. 14)
Praying (v. 20)
Not believing in false christs and prophets (v. 23-24)
Being aware (v. 32-33)
Being always ready (v. 42-43; 25:13)
Being faithful and cautious (v. 45-46)
Not abusing others, or mingling with those who do evil (v. 48-51)
Filling our hearts with the Holy Spirit (Matthew 25:1-12)
Actively working (v. 14-30)
Feeding those in need and hosting the foreigner (v. 35)
Clothing the naked, the sick and the incarcerated (v. 36)
The resurrection of Jesus is the
foundation of our hope (1Co. 15:12-19).
If Jesus had not resurrected…
A BETTER WORLD
The world God has promised is not like the
TO COME one we’re living in. There’ll be no more
death, tears, cries, poverty, injustice,
suffering or fear.
God will wipe our tears away and will
comfort us. He will heal the wounds that
suffering has caused (Revelation 22:2).
We anticipate this better world by sharing
kind words, a warm meal, medical help,
clothing or a piece of wise advice.
Let’s reflect the selfless love that Jesus
showed when He lived on Earth. The same
love He’ll show when He’ll wipe each one of
our tears away.
“Hold fast to the comfort, the faith, the hope, that
God has given you in His Word. Never be
discouraged… We are to ‘hold fast’ and live up to
all the light we receive from heaven. Why?—
Because God wants us to grasp the eternal truth,
and act as His helping hand by communicating the
light to those who are not acquainted with His
love for them…
We are to watch vigilantly for the coming of the
Lord… Every moment is to be faithfully
employed.”
E.G.W. (Sons and Daughters of God, December 10)