The Blessed Hope
So many predictions of the end of the world have come and gone.
Those predictions are unsettling and often fill people with fear. Yet
the Bible does refer to a time called “the day of the Lord” when He will
return. It will happen, but only God knows when.
It’s a day that Jesus’ followers can look forward to. In light of
that time to come, the apostle Peter tells us how the believer can live
with a joyful purpose (2 Peter 3:10-18). We can look upward by living
Christ-honoring lives (v.11). We can look inward by making every effort
to be found at peace with God (v.14). And we can look outward by being
on guard so we aren’t carried away by the wrong influence of others
(v.17).
How do we do this? By “grow[ing] in the grace and knowledge of our
Lord and Savior Jesus Christ” (v.18). When we grow in character through
His written Word, we begin to relate more closely to Jesus, the Living
Word. The Holy Spirit takes God’s Word and guides us in the way to live.
The day of the Lord shouldn’t be a fearful day for Jesus’ followers.
Our King will return to make all things right and to rule forever. We
wait for that time with great anticipation. It is our “blessed hope”
(Titus 2:13).
And for the hope of His return,
Dear Lord, Your name we praise;
With longing hearts we watch and wait
For that great day of days! —Sherwood
Dear Lord, Your name we praise;
With longing hearts we watch and wait
For that great day of days! —Sherwood
One day Jesus will return to rule and reign!
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