Coming of Jesus Christ for the second time, which means the arrival of Judgement Day, in the New Testament consists of 260 articles which mentioned no less than 318 times. By statistical means there is one paragraph about his coming back in every 25th section in various ways and forms. So make no mistake about it: Jesus Christ will surely come back, and God gave specific instructions about what should we do when waiting for Him.
First, we must be vigilant while waiting for his arrival . Luke 12:37 states, "Blessed are the servants who found his master on guard when she arrived. I tell you the truth he would bind his waist and let them sit down to eat, and he will come to serve them. "So in our life, our minds should not be caught up worldly pursuits like what we eat, drink, wear or use. Conversely, we still have to focus minds on heavenly things and pursue what is eternal. We should seek, more than any that exist today, are the things the Kingdom of God, where Jesus Christ rules and power.
Second, we must be ready to go anytime. Let me ask this: If Jesus Christ came back today, are you ready to go with him? If Christ came to fetch you this very moment, whether your presence makes his shameful or embarrassed? If so, then you need to change your life. If you do not live in a way that pleases Him, so when he comes suddenly, you'll be surprised.
Third, we must become more like Jesus Christ every day. Based on 2 Peter 3:11-14 says, "So, if everything will be destroyed in this way, how sacred and salehnya you have to live that is you who look forward and accelerate the arrival of day of God. On that day the heavens will perish in the fire and the elements will be destroyed by the flames. But according to His promise, we look for new heavens and new earth, where there is truth. Therefore, my beloved, while waiting for all this, you must try, that ye may be found blameless and spotless before Him, in peace with Him. "If you feel confident that the coming of His return is near, then it will definitely affect the way you live. You will further purify and sanctify your life just as God is holy (1 John 3:3).
Four, we need to look forward with longing. Have you been waiting for someone with great longing? You will menatikan a car or bike. Occasionally you will open a window or door and looked out waiting to see if people are you waiting for has arrived. Likewise, should we wait for the coming of Jesus Christ. We will examine the signs are there, as the Bible says, and prepare for his arrival.
Lastly, we must continue to work (Luke 12:43 ) . While checking the signs of His coming we must continue to do our part, as Jesus commanded that fulfill His Great Commission. So, when we later on picked by Jesus, we are not alone, but bring more people into the kingdom of heaven.
Written by: Greg Laurie, author and speaker Harvest Crusade.
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