VERSE OF THE DAY

Sunday

1 Peter 1:13 Prepare your minds for action; be self-controlled; set your hope fully on the grace to be given you when Jesus Christ is revealed.

When Jesus came the first time, He came to reveal God (John 1:18).  As wonderful, powerful, and gracious as He was in His earthly ministry, it did not fully reveal Jesus our Lord.  Our hope is tied to His return.  When He comes this time, He won't come to reveal God, the Father, but to reveal Himself – the conquering Lord, the Rider on the white horse.  Every knee will bow.  And we will see Him as He really and fully is, Immanuel in power and grace.  With this as our hope, we can be ready for active service to our King as people who live their lives under His leadership and control.

PRAYER ... O Almighty God, I long for the day when I get to see Jesus face to face coming with the angels in power. Until that time, fasten my heart in hope to the glory Jesus will share with me on that day, and please empower me to live as one who knows that victory is mine in Jesus. Jesus, through your powerful name I pray. Amen.