The True View

...in view of Christ's appearing... be prepared in season and out of season... (from 2 Timothy 4:1-2)

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Often I find myself looking back at the mess I have made of things and feel totally unable to live as a Christian ought to live. It's at these times that the Holy Spirit again directs our focus to Jesus.

It is our place to make every effort to be holy. But we all stumble in many ways. (see James 3:2) Even our best efforts at being holy do not make us holy. Jesus is the One who makes us holy.

Christ in you is the hope of glory (see Col 1:27). So also we look from this vista: He's coming again to complete this salvation for all who are eagerly waiting for him. (see Heb 9:28)

Beloved, we are God's children now, and what we will be has not yet appeared; but we know that when he appears we shall be like him, because we shall see him as he is. And everyone who thus hopes in him purifies himself as he is pure. (1Jo 3:2-3) Let's pray.

Lord, you promised that you will come at an hour when we do not expect you. But your word also says (1Thes 5:4) that day should not come as a surprise to us like a thief in the night.

How could this be except that we are walking in the light with you? Thank you for the light of your presence. By your grace continue to train me to be prepared by walking with you.

Teach me to depend on you through every circumstance. Let me look forward and set my hope on your appearing. Forgive me for failing. Thank you for your mercy and for staying with me. Amen.

Today's very great and precious promise

Jesus, who makes people holy, and all those who are made holy have the same Father. That is why Jesus isn't ashamed to call them brothers and sisters. (Heb 2:11)

We have God's Word on it.

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