Cindy Hess Kasper- My friend Paul was awaiting the arrival of a technician to repair his refrigerator when he saw a text on his phone from the appliance company. It read: "Jesus is on his way and is expected to arrive at approximately 11:35 a.m." Paul soon discovered the technician's name was indeed Jesus (hay-SOOS).
But when can we expect Jesus the Son of God to arrive? When He came as a man two thousand years ago and suffered the penalty of our sin, He said that He'd be back—but only the Father knew the precise day or hour" of His return (Matt. 24:36).
What a difference might it make in our day-to-day priorities if we did know the moment our Savior is coming back to earth? (John 14:1-3).
Jesus cautioned us to be ready for His return: "the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him" (Matt. 24:44). He reminded us to "keep watch, because you do not know on what day your Lord will come" (v. 42).
On the day of Christ's return, we won't get an alert on our phone to give us a heads-up. So, through the power of the Spirit working through us, let's live each day with a perspective of eternity, serving God and taking advantage of every opportunity to share His message of love and hope with others.
Our Prayer: Father, as I pataiently wait, please help me to obey You, pursue holiness, and to live in expectation of Christ's return." Amen
Dr. Francke needed a large sum of money. His treasurer came to him for the money. Francke told him to come after lunch, all the while praying earnestly. After lunch the treasurer came again for the money, and Francke asked him to come in the evening.
1351-1355 One-line Scriptures for those of you who want to learn some more verses this week- or to review them from when they were first posted-
"The faith that binds Satan is the faith that takes the offensive: it immobilies Satan's force and disarms his weapons (doubt, discouragement, fear, temptatioin). The prayer of faith applies the victory of Calvary. It exercises the authority of the name of Jesus."
Mary Southerland "I have come to realize that just knowing God’s plan for my life does not guarantee success. I must do the plan. That is where obedience comes in. An obedient heart is a “fixed” heart - the only gift God wants from us this holiday season."
The North Country Christian Fellowship Center Churches,
located in the St. Lawrence county of NY,
broadcast their Sunday services at 10 or 10:15
You can view past services too.
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