Meditate on this word from the Lord.
Therefore, my dear
brothers and sisters, stay true to the Lord. I love you and long to see you, dear
friends, for you are my joy and the crown I receive for my work. Philippians
4:1
Therefore …we are told that something significant was said
before…so let’s look at what Paul wrote in the previous chapter.
But we are citizens of heaven, where the Lord Jesus
Christ lives. And we are eagerly waiting for him to return as our Savior. He
will take our weak mortal bodies and change them into glorious bodies like his
own, using the same power with which he will bring everything under his
control. Philippians 3:20-21
We are saved…and waiting for Christ’s return.
He will change us…to be like Him. Once again, Paul is giving such good advice to
the church at Philippi and to us. Stay true to the Lord. Don’t
waver—stand fast…true to the Lord…for there is security in the Lord.
Paul is telling this to his dear friends who bring joy to his life. Do you tell
your dear friends the same thing? Stay true to the Lord. Do you
encouragement them—as Paul encouraged the Philippians?
Jesus is coming back. No doubt about that. He
promised. But we don’t know when.
So you, too, must keep watch! For you don't know
what day your Lord is coming. Understand this: If a homeowner knew exactly when
a burglar was coming, he would keep watch and not permit his house to be broken
into. You also must be ready all the time, for the Son of Man will come when
least expected. Matthew 24:42-44
Keep watch over your heart. Don’t let it be
broken into by evil desires, lies or compliancy. Your heart is the throne of
your life—your spiritual being. Who sits on that throne? Who controls your
life? Keep watch and be ready all of the time. Life changes quickly and we need
to be ready, if not for the rapture, then for the trials, temptations, and end
of life. Are you ready for the Lord to return? Stay true to the Lord.
Prayer
~ Jesus, thank you for my dear friends. Help us to stay true to You. Open our
eyes and hearts to opportunities to share the facts of Your death and
resurrection. Help us to live our Christianity in such a way that others will
be curious and want to know more about You.
Daily Bible Reading: 1
Corinthians 9-11
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24 Days Until Christmas
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