Expectation of His Return

Carina Francke

Scripture : John 14:2,3

Almost every moment of our day revolves around planning, providing and surviving for the here and now. And it goes on for the duration of our lives.  Which is temporary.

There is also another life parallel to the physical one on earth, namely the life in the spiritual dimension. And yet this is the life we spent the least time on (or nothing) despite the fact that it lasts for eternity.  It is also the life that can make our stay on earth bearable. No, joyful!  Why? Because He promised that in Him we will be more that conquerers, that all things are possible because of His power working in us and that all things work for the good of those who love Him.  It is like dragging the heaven-lies into our our earthly existence!

 This is the everlasting life Jesus spoke about when He said to his disciples, "I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you may also be where I am." (John 14:2,3)

Our earthly residence is consequently that of strangers and foreigners and not that of fellow citizens  and permanent inhabitants. A permanent home was accomplished for us by Christ who, by the Spirit,  gives us access to the Father thus giving us the right to citizenship in the heaven-lies, "Now therefore, you are no longer strangers and foreigners, but fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God." (Ephesians 2:18,19)

Now when do we enter this land of which we are now citizens?  That day when Jesus returns to earth and takes us with Him to be with Him forever. Yes of course we wish for time to  pass quickly,  but we are also encouraged to be patient and stand firm because the Lord's coming is near. (James 5:8).

The Lord is not slow in keeping His promise, as some understand slowness.  He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance. (2 Peter 3:9). In the mean time you and I can live our lives, excitingly awaiting His return while enthusiastically doing the work He called us to do on earth.

Just make sure you are ready.

Prayer: Father, thank you for the promise that you will return to earth to take me to always be with You.  Help me to stay faithful. Amen