NEVER BEEN CLOSER
READING: PHILIPPIANS 3:17-21
Some people totally lack enthusiasm and excitement about the return of our Lord Jesus. Many of them are pretty much satisfied with their lives as they are, and don’t want change. Their idea is that, “It’s not broken so let’s not try to fix it.” Others may not be quite so pleased with how things are now, but still resist the concept of the Second Coming. They don’t understand the glory of that day to come. Therefore, it’s easier for them to accept the status quo rather than to look forward to the return of the Lord. They choose the known as preferable to what they don’t know. Both views are based on an earthy perspective. They do not recognize the existence of vision that exceeds the limits of earthly perceptions. Of course what is needed in these cases, is a heavenly viewpoint. That is the insight required to be eager and to appreciate that Jesus is coming back. The Apostle Paul speaks from the position of that heavenly attitude in today’s scripture verse. We who joyfully anticipate the Lord’s appearing are fully like minded with that great man of God. In agreement with him we say, “Come Lord Jesus, come!” That’s a thought – about God’s Word.
RESPONSE
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2. What responsibilities do you have regarding His return?
