Storms could strip a man bare, but not if his house and yard were ready.”
–E.J. West (Gunsmoke Christmas)
“…We know that when He appears, we will be like Him, because we will see Him just as He is.”
–1 John 3:2 (NASB)
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Are you keeping up with the news? Lots going on and if we’re not careful we can get bogged down in the whole mess. It is good to be informed, but do not go around looking down in the mully-grubs, stepping on your lower lips and moaning. Instead, remember the words of Jesus when He stated, “Now when these things begin to happen, look up and lift up your heads, because your redemption draws near.” (Luke 21:28, NKJV)
What we are seeing transpire has been going on in this country for several years. There has been a great civil war taking place for the minds and souls of the people and recently the hatred and evil has begun to spew out. It is up to us to be depressed or to continue onward and upward knowing that there is a great and wonderful day coming.
There’s a blessed time that’s coming, coming soon,
It may be evening, morning or at noon,
The wedding of the bride, united with the groom.
We shall see the King when He comes.
I was reminded of this old hymn written by John B. Vaughan last Sunday when our pianist was playing it before service. Friends, there is a “blessed time coming soon.” Don’t doubt, don’t get caught up in the cares of the world, don’t become a scoffer, don’t get bogged down in the slough of despond. When will it happen? All I can say is the day is soon approaching–are you ready?
Are you ready should the Savior call today?
Would Jesus say, “Well done,” or “Go away”?
My home is for the pure, the vile can never stay,
We shall see the King when He comes.
Are you ready? I’ll ask again, are you ready? That is the real question. Your eternal abode depends on your answer. What will Jesus say to you on that day? When the day of the Lord comes; on that day when we shall see the King there will be no more atheists, no more mockers, no unbelievers, but if you’re not ready today, it will be too late then. All will recognize Him as King and Lord, but only those who serve Jesus now, have asked for their sins to be forgiven and accepted Him as the Son of God will call Him Savior.
Oh, my brother, are you ready for the call?
To crown your Savior King and Lord of all?
The kingdoms of this world shall soon before Him fall,
We shall see the King when He comes.
Now if you’re not already tapping your toes you will be on the chorus. My, my, won’t that be a wonderful and awesome day! For we shall see the King in all His majesty, splendor, glory, and power. Jesus is coming in power; the nations will fall before Him; everyone will bow before Him. It’s going to be a wondrous day; it’s going to be a terrible day. Look up, be ready, for His coming is sure and soon.
We shall see the King, we shall see the King,
We shall see the King when He comes;
He is coming in pow’r, we’ll hail the blessed hour,
We shall see the King when He comes.