"Therefore be patient, brethren, until the coming of the Lord. The farmer waits for the precious produce of the soil, being patient about it, until it gets the early and late rains. You too be patient; strengthen your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is near." James 5:7-8
The greatest hope of every Christian is to gain heaven at the coming of the Lord. Many of us, however, go about our lives as if we don't expect him any time soon. Because we are not told of the day nor the time, we behave as if we have all the time in he world. Scripture directs us to watch for this very reason.
It is our duty and privilege to lead lives that are pleasing to God. Too often, our mentality involves seeing how close to the lines we can paint. We like to live with one foot in righteousness and one foot in the sinful life. Beloved this is a disaster in the making. Do we really want to be found with our hand in the proverbial cookie jar when the Lord returns? Do want more for which to answer on judgement day?
Let us demonstrate our love and obedience by serving Him acceptably all the days of our lives that we might be worthy of what he has prepared for us. "In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also." John 14:2-3
[Memory verse of the week: John 14:2-3]
In Revival,
Lee
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