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Jesus is coming again! This is not a topic to study but a reality to prepare for in our daily lives. We must be ready for the coming of Jesus, or we will not be ready for heaven!
The Old Testament pointed people to Jesus coming the first time as the Savior of mankind! The New Testament points us to the second coming of Jesus, and this is not for salvation, but for judgment!
We see that even in the Old Testament, God was telling people to be ready for the day of judgment. Malachi 3: 17-18; “They will be My people,” says the Lord of Heaven’s Armies. On the day when I act in judgment, they will be my own special treasure. I will spare them as a father spares an obedient child. Then you will again see the difference between the righteous and the wicked, between those who serve God and those who do not.”
What are we doing to prepare for the coming of Jesus? Are we ready for heaven? Are we ready to stand before Jesus? What are we doing for heaven?
We can spend so much time focusing on the years here on earth, but what is that compared to eternity? God gave us the way of salvation by giving us Jesus!
John 3:16; “For God so loved the world that He gave His One and Only Son that whosoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.”
Are we ready for everlasting life? If not, ask Jesus to come into your life and forgive you of all your sins, and ask Him to be the Lord of all of your life! Heaven is worth it!
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Pastor Ronald Squibb has been the International Christian Center (ICC) Lead Senior Pastor at Staten Island, New York, since 2011. He draws many experiences from his over 40 years as a pastor and significant emotional life experiences.
His new book, Following the Journey with Jesus, which he co-authored with Daniel McNaughton, was recently published and is receiving rave reviews. His daily devotional appears in this publication.
