After Jesus ascended to heaven, two angels stood by the disciples to tell them that He'll return in the same manner (Acts 1:11).
We have this promise right now and for every year we remain on this earth.
Christ is returning.
It will be sudden and immediate.
The trump will blast and the dead will rise and we'll meet Him in the clouds.
Forever
His return should comfort and encourage our hearts. However, for any number of reasons, believers feel apprehensive about the Lord's unexpected return. Or is it because some will be shocked to find themselves in places they shouldn't be when His voice breaks the sky?
Beloved friends, for 2018 let's resolve to keep our eyes fixed on Jesus and not on earthly things.
Unlike the saying we must be heavenly minded to be of any earthly good. When we know whose we are and what we are in Christ and where we are going - then we have firm purpose and clear direction. With such holy resolve, earthly problems and cares don't bind us but rather advance us to greater glory. 2 Corinthians 4:17 says, "For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all." (NIV).
At the stroke of midnight when 2017 has all but faded let's cry:
"Come quickly Lord!"
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