As the Day Begins “Behold, I come quickly: hold that fast which thou hast, that no man take thy crown.” — Revelation 3:11 The promise “I come quickly” does not necessarily mean that Christ’s return would occur immediately from the perspective of every generation. The Greek word tachy can convey suddenness—when He comes, His appearingContinue reading “Hold Fast Until You See His Face”
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WHEN GOD SAYS, “WELL DONE”
Heaven Most of the things we do for people we love are not done because we expect something in return. A soldier running through gunfire to rescue a wounded friend is probably not thinking about medals. A mother sitting beside a sick child at three in the morning is not calculating what she will receiveContinue reading “WHEN GOD SAYS, “WELL DONE””
When the Time Doesn’t Feel Right
DID YOU KNOW Did You Know that God often calls His people to act before they feel ready? Paul’s charge to Timothy in 2 Timothy 4:2 is remarkably direct: “Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season.” The phrase means to be ready whether circumstances seem favorable or unfavorable. Most of us preferContinue reading “When the Time Doesn’t Feel Right”
Faithful in the Waiting, Faithful in the Work
On Second Thought Scripture Reading: 2 Timothy 2:1–7 Key Verse: 2 Timothy 2:15 “Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.” There is something unmistakably tender about listening to an older saint speak of the return of Christ. Often theirContinue reading “Faithful in the Waiting, Faithful in the Work”