i'm reading/studying the gospel of matthew in my devotions ... at the moment, i'm in the week before the crucifixion ... those poor disciples, with their expectations of an earthly kingdom, boy were they disappointed and confused when Jesus died!! but praise God for miracles!! ... their disappointment fled when the incredible happened - Jesus actually rose from the dead! just like He said He would ... they were shocked ... just as shocked as we will be when Jesus returns again - just like He said ... i mean, i believe it as a future event - but what if this is the year it actually happens? i will be so surprised!! because it is something way out of my normal expectations for a day - to be transformed in the twinkling of an eye - so, as i think of this Easter time, i also wonder ... is He coming back soon?
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Dear Saija,
Oh, wouldn't that be wonderful?
Selfish thought, maybe, but I don't think we even for a second can imagine for God has waiting for us in heaven.
Phill 3:12 "Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already arrived at my goal, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. 13 Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, 14 I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. "
Amen! I know we are usually so shocked when His promises come true...kind of funny isn't it? I was just reading something similar this week...haha He actually does do what He says He will...maybe no in the way we are expecting...if we are expecting at all...but still He keeps His promises. Have a blessed Resurrection weekend!
A great post, my friend ~ Happy Easter!
What a wonderful thought! I'm looking forward to His soon return. Praise God for His power over sin and death, in resurrecting His Son that we might also live.! Joyce
What a wonderful surprise that will be!
Happy Easter to you and Leo, you are so dear to my heart.
Hugs!
Great post! Lately I've been expecting Him any second...seeing the way the world is now...won't it be a breathtaking moment to behold? It literally gives me chills when I think about it!!
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