Recently a group of believers thought that the Second Coming of Christ would happen toward the end of last September. It didn’t. (I wish it had!) But even though it didn’t happen as they predicted, it will happen. And we need to be prepared.
The Bible speaks of Christ’s return as imminent, which means it could happen at any moment although the exact timing is unknown. We are to be eagerly anticipating His Return. We are to remain vigilant and faithful. But are we?
When Peter was talking about Christ’s Second Coming and the New Heaven and New Earth that would be created at that time, he gave an interesting instruction. “Since everything around us is going to be destroyed like this, what holy and godly lives should you live, looking forward to the day of God and hurrying it along.” [2 Peter 3:11]
Since Christ Jesus is coming back, how should we be living? Are we living holy and godly lives? Are we eagerly looking forward to His return. Are we focusing on how to advance the Kingdom of God throughout this earth – even how to advance it within our own sphere of influence.
Or are we giving in to the lure of this world? Focusing on goals and successes that will remain on this side of the grave?
Lots to think about!