ON THE LORD’S RETURN

BARBARA E. PERKINS

ON THE LORD’S RETURN

God’s word in 2 Peter 3:9-14 and 17-18 (NKJV) provides clues of the Lord Jesus Christ’s return, to those of us who believe in Him, and guidance on how we should conduct ourselves.  9 "The Lord is not slack concerning His promise, as some count slackness, but is longsuffering toward us, not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance.  10 But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night, in which the heavens will pass away with a great noise, and the elements will melt with fervent heat; both the earth and the works that are in it will be burned up. 11 Therefore, since all these things will be dissolved, what manner of persons ought you to be in holy conduct and godliness, 12 looking for and hastening the coming of the day of God, because of which the heavens will be dissolved, being on fire, and the elements will melt with fervent heat? 13 Nevertheless we, according to His promise, look for new heavens and a new earth in which righteousness dwells.  14 Therefore, beloved, looking forward to these things, be diligent to be found by Him in peace, without spot and blameless…”  17 “You therefore, beloved, since you know this beforehand, beware lest you also fall from your own steadfastness, being led away with the error of the wicked; 18 but grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.  To Him be the glory both now and forever. Amen.”  Almighty God revealed in His word that His promises will not return void, empty of His purpose (Isaiah 55:11).  In addition, the LORD GOD is always ready to perform His powerful word, so He can be trusted. (Jeremiah 1:12). The LORD GOD is faithful to prepare us for the return of His Son, Jesus Christ (Savior and Lord to those of us who have invited Him into our hearts).  These Scriptures are a profound example of the LORD GOD’S mercy and grace to alert us to get our lives in order before Jesus Christ’s return.  Oh, the love of Almighty God to prepare us in advance for that great day.  You, be ready for Jesus Christ’s return!

Would you like to be saved and develop a relationship with God as your Heavenly Father?  If you would really like to know God, invite His Son, Jesus Christ, into your heart.  Please pray this prayer:  Dear God, please forgive me of my sins.  I believe in my heart that Jesus Christ is Your Son.  I believe that He died on the cross, shed His blood, and rose from the grave for my salvation.  I confess Jesus right now as my Savior and Lord.  God fill me with your Holy Spirit so that I can live a life that pleases You. In Jesus’ Name, Amen!  If you prayed this prayer and meant it, based on Roman 10:9-10, you are saved.  Welcome into God’s Family!