i scanned this beautiful picture from the latest Decision magazine ... then this morning i read these verses:
Another reason for right living is this: you know how late it is; time is running out. Wake up, for the coming of the Lord is nearer now than when we first believed. The night is far gone, the day of his return will soon be here. Romans 13:11-13a
it made me think about Noah's day ... when he was building that ark ... his neighbours came to gawk ... to laugh ... and to taunt him about this flood that he was always talking about ... and the crazy boat he was building on dry land ... but he kept on being faithful ... imploring them to think about what he was saying ... to board that boat with him, that boat which would save them, before it was too late ... but they were too busy in their day to day lives ... too busy, except for the moments when they would indulge in some "how dumb is he? how smart are we?" type of talking ...
Jesus said that it would be like the days of Noah ... in those last days before He returned ... life would be going along in a normal way ... people would be concerned about getting ahead in life ... getting married ... socializing ... and not that these things are wrong - they are "normal" ... but they would forget about their spiritual side ... they would laugh at the "religious folks" who thought that Jesus would return again ... "i mean, come on! where was Jesus? it's been a long long time and He hasn't returned yet! such silly folklore ... some people would believe anything ... second coming indeed "...
i believe that Jesus is coming again ... He is my Saviour ... my sweet Lord ... i don't know the hour or day of His return ... but the signs of the end are posted everywhere ... in nature ... in government ... in the persecution of the saints all over the world ... i don't want to ignore that ... and i don't want to deny what i believe ... because if truth be told, i am longing for His return ... this world doesn't hold a candle to it's Creator God ... this world is not all that there is to LIFE ... LIFE is in Jesus ... and one day it will be Eternal - to those that have believed in Him, who trust Him for the forgiveness of their sins ... it will indeed be Heaven ...
this day my heart is thinking about eternal things ... this day my tears are shed in joy because i see that Heavenly City in my mind ... this day i pray - even so, Lord Jesus, Come!
9 comments:
What a beautiful post!! I posted on the same topic yesterday. The Spirit of God is truly speaking to His Body. Praise God. May people please listen and see and hear. It has been heavy on my heart.
By the way I snatched your picture. Hope that is okay. It is just so perfect!!! If not, let me know.
Susan
Amen!
Great post Saija! I agree!
So beautiful, so beautiful! These are the thoughts that melt my heart too and fill it with longing and rejoicing for that glorious day when I reach heaven's shores. Do you want to read my blog post entitled HOMESICK? It is on the archives on my blogsite. We talk about the same things. My heart connects to you at a deep level, dear blogger friend.
Thanks for the help in making it a great day.
My heart resonates with yours, Saija...as one who has never found a 'home' here one earth, I know I am a sojourner with citizenship in Heaven and it makes my longing the sweeter...bless you...
Sita
(Btw..I did read Lidia's post "Homesickness" and it tugged my heart deeply...)
Amen Saija.
I have a song for Maria on Pilgrim Pals.
Dear Saija,
I too have been longing more than usual these days.
These words I read with my Dad only an hour before he went to stay with God.
Revelation 21
All Things Made New
1 Now I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away. Also there was no more sea. 2 Then I, John, saw the holy city, New Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. 3 And I heard a loud voice from heaven saying, “Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and He will dwell with them, and they shall be His people. God Himself will be with them and be their God. 4 And God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying. There shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away.”
5 Then He who sat on the throne said, “Behold, I make all things new.” And He said to me, “Write, for these words are true and faithful.”
From Felisol
Dear Saija, I just drank this post right in to my soul. Love it! You are so right...thank you for the spiritial encouragement to look for His coming. Soon! I loved where you say, 'LIFE is in Jesus'...and one day it will be eternal. It reminded me of the verse in IICor. 5:4 "that mortality might be swallowed up of life." Thats saying the same thing. When our daughter passed on to live with God at age 16, this verse was one God gave me..it just came to life...and she went on to 'LIFE'. love, Maggie (p.s. I hope its been a good day for Maria.)
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