1 Thessalonians 1:10 (ESV) — … and to wait for his Son from heaven, whom he raised
from the dead, Jesus who delivers us from the wrath to come.
NOTE: These new
believers were waiting for Jesus' return. I think it is a good characteristic
of all believers to be waiting for the son's return. Why? Because when we
believe the return of the Lord is imminent, we live less for the things of the
world and we live more for eternal things -- things that will last. My
retirement home is not here, it is in heaven. I don't retire on earth to
leisure. My earthly retirement is more opportunity to minister and serve. I am
never above the things that are asked of me when I believe I am serving the
Lord Jesus Christ. He is coming soon. I need to be fully engaged in his work.
PRAYER: Father,
whatever happens here on earth. I am not living for this life. I thank you for
supplying all I need. But my job is to minister to my co-workers, my neighbors,
my friends, and the church body. I need to be engaged here because you are coming
soon. There is not much time left to complete the work of the church.
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