Looking Forward to the Day
by John Michalak
Revelation 22:20-21
He who testifies these things says, “Yes, I come quickly.” Amen! Yes, come, Lord Jesus. The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with all the saints. Amen.
Our dear friends recently gave birth to a stillborn child.
They are in such pain. Why did this innocent child have to leave the world so soon?
Come, Lord Jesus.
I turn on the news and everything is falling apart. More terrorist attacks. More violence. More posturing politicians. More wars with more young soldiers going to die. How can we live in this world of suffering?
Come, Lord Jesus.
I continue to struggle in my sin. In many ways, I’ve seen victory and have been transformed. But, then I take two steps back. I fail. I fall. There are some sins that just won’t leave me alone. Who will rescue me from this body of death?
Come, Lord Jesus.
Then I see glimpses of light amidst all the darkness.
Everything here pales in comparison to anything there.
I find a people redeemed, looking forward to the glory that awaits. My suffering leads to endurance, my endurance to character, my character, to hope. I live, not as a victim of this fallen world, but as a priest of the Kingdom, looking forward to the day when all wrongs will be made right.
Come, Lord Jesus. Come.
Reflection
Do I mourn the sin and death outside me and within? Though it is right to do so, I will also remember to light my candles in the darkness and look forward with hope for the day Jesus will return.
Prayer
Dear heavenly Savior, Your grace is all I need. Heaven is my home. Thank You, Lord, for preparing a place for me. Thank You for considering me important enough to want to share eternity with me. My soul cries out for You. Come, Lord Jesus. Come. In Jesus’ perfect, precious name I pray, Amen.
