Maranatha

August 8th – Colossians 3:1

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Colossians 3:1

“Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God.”

With the rapid and continuing decline of today’s society, I can’t help but selfishly cry, “Maranatha! Come, Lord Jesus!” And I say selfishly because as desperately as I look forward to Christ’s return, I know that as Jesus sits at the right hand of the Father, He has important work to do. As the hour is short before He comes again, He’s busy acting as our High Priest, Advocate, and Mediator. In the exalted position that only He can hold, Jesus intercedes on our behalf. Day and night He presents our prayers, needs, and concerns before God. And with His sacrificial work on the cross ever-present, He advocates for our forgiveness and redemption. As if of all of this wasn’t enough, Jesus is also actively ruling over all creation. Faithfully He orchestrates the course of history according to God’s divine plan. For He is the King of kings and Lord of lords, exercising sovereign authority over the universe. And in His great love, Jesus is holding His glorious return until everyone has had the chance to receive Him as their Savior.

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December 30th – Revelation 21:1

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Revelation 21:1 

In the last chapters of Revelation, John reveals what is known as the “eternal state”, or the eternal destiny of believers. And the picture he paints is one of such peace, joy, and love, that I too can’t help but cry, “Maranatha!” Come Lord Jesus! John tells us the world we know, with all of its filth and pollution, is burned away by God. He creates a new heaven and a new earth, “in which righteousness dwells.” This new earth will be restored to the beauty and perfection that God originally created before the fall of man. And on this new earth, we will spend eternity with the Lord. Upon this new earth, we will live in the glorious city of the new Jerusalem. It will be a city with a foundation of precious stones, gates of giant pearls, and streets of pure gold. A city where the spectacular Shekinah glory of God will be illuminating every inch! There, where God establishes His throne, we will be with the Father and the Son forever, serving and glorifying Him in all we do!

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1 Thessalonians 4:16-17

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1 Thessalonians 4:16-17

I am thankful when all have heard the gospel, Jesus will return for His bride

Knowing Jesus was about to leave and return to the Father, let the disciples discouraged. Yet Jesus comforted them saying that He went to prepare a place where all who love Him will dwell with Him forever. (John 14:1-3) And when the time was right, Christ would return for His church. This wonderful event is known as the rapture. A time when we will hear the Lord’s call. And in the twinkling of an eye, we who are living will join those who have already passed in the sky. Together we will receive new, glorified bodies and be with the Lord forever! How awesome is that! And what’s truly exciting is there is no Bible prophecy that has to be fulfilled for the rapture to happen. When the last person has had a chance to hear the saving message of Jesus, He will return to bring us home!  It could literally happen at any  moment! So “lift up your heads, because your redemption is drawing near.” (Luke 21:28)

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July 15th – Revelation 21:1

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Revelation 21:1

Do you ever wonder how Christians will spend eternity? John answers that question when he reveals what is known as the “eternal state”, or the eternal destiny of believers. And the picture he paints is one of such peace, joy, and love, that I can’t help but cry, “Maranatha!” “Come Lord Jesus!” John tells us that the world we know, with all of its filth and pollution, will be burned away by God, creating a new heaven and earth. And on this new earth, we will live in the glorious city of the new Jerusalem. It will be a city with a foundation of precious stones, gates of giant pearls, and streets of pure gold. Where never again will we experience night. Because the spectacular Shekinah glory of God will be illuminating every inch! And there we’ll dwell with the Father and the Son forever, serving and glorifying Him in all we do.

 

 

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June 22nd – Titus 2:11-12

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Titus 2:11-12

The times we are living in can make anyone faint of heart. No wonder so many are crying out, “Maranatha! Come quickly Lord Jesus!” But as the hour grows shorter, Jesus tells us to stand strong. To draw near and trust Him regardless of the storm around us. And until the glorious day of His return, we are called to be spiritually alert and living productive lives for the kingdom of God. Because although we know not when, Jesus will return. Are you ready? Do you have things you plan to do but haven’t gotten around to yet? Maybe it’s to read your Bible more, or start attending Church. Perhaps it’s sharing your faith with others or forgiving someone who has hurt or sinned against you. Whatever it is, don’t wait waste another second. Do not take for granted that you have tomorrow. For as Jesus warns, “…you do not know when the appointed time will come.” (Mark 13:33)

 

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A New Heaven and Earth – Revelation 21-22

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Revelation 21-22

Do you ever wonder how we as believers will spend eternity? In the last chapters of Revelation, John answers that question when he reveals what is known as the “eternal state”, or the eternal destiny of believers. And the picture he paints is one of such peace, joy, and love, that I too can’t help but cry, “Maranatha!” Come Lord Jesus! …

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October 29th – Romans 8:23

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Romans 8:23

We know as Christians we aren’t exempt from suffering. And as part of God’s creation, we cry out, “Maranatha! Come soon Lord Jesus! Come and establish your kingdom on earth, destroying sin and the power it holds forever.” From the moment of Adam and Eve’s sin, all of creation began to decay and die. And as a result, it groans with longing for God to return it to its former glory. The word “groaning”, comes from the root word sustenazo, meaning to moan and cry out together. As believers, we groan for God’s restoration. And one day those cries will be answered with a shout and blare of the trumpet. We the children of God, along with the dead in Christ, will be changed. In a twinkling of an eye the old and decayed will be replaced with new, glorified bodies. And together with Jesus, we will live on the earth which will be restored to its original glory.

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November 5th – Revelation 11:17

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Revelation 11:17

With all of the chaos on the world today, I find myself crying out, “Maranatha!” Come Lord Jesus! And He is coming. The world is going to go through a tribulation like never before seen, and the entire earth will, “be filled with the knowledge of the Lord as the water covers the sea.” (Is. 11:9) Soon the Lord will come to sit on His throne in Jerusalem and begin His perfect reign. Oh how we will give thanks in that hour for our King who will uphold and establish His kingdom with justice and righteousness forever!

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