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BE MINDFUL THAT JESUS IS COMING AGAIN!
FRIDAY, JUNE 26
2 Peter 3:1-7
Philippians 3:20-21
 
“Waiting for the coming
of our Lord Jesus Christ.”
 
BE MINDFUL THAT JESUS IS COMING AGAIN!
 
Christians’ memories need to be awakened frequently. Even good Christians who are very accustomed to the truths of God sometimes become spiritually lethargic and asleep. Such a situation can be fully utilised by the Devil and his servants. So Peter said, “I now write unto you; in both which I stir up your pure minds by way of remembrance: That ye may be mindful …” (2 Pet 3:1-2).
 
The Apostle wanted the believers to be mindful of “the words which were spoken before by the holy prophets, and of the commandment of us the apostles of the Lord and Saviour” (2 Pet 3:2). It is important that we believers constantly study the Word of God and re-read it again and again. Otherwise, we can become an easy prey to the apostates. He also wanted them to be especially certain about the prophecies concerning the Lord’s return. This is because “there shall come in the last days scoffers, walking after their own lusts, And saying, Where is the promise of his coming?” (2 Pet 3:3-4a). Their argument would be that “since the fathers fell asleep, all things continue as they were from the beginning of the creation” (2 Pet 3:4b). In other words, the scoffers would say that nothing has changed here on earth since its creation, so nothing will change.
 
Peter explained that the Lord’s promise is not void, as the apostates would have us believe. He said that they “willingly are ignorant” (2 Pet 3:5) of certain facts. In other words, they choose what they want to believe. They deliberately ignore certain Scriptural data that are pertinent.
 
Two Scriptural records were cited to confirm that the Lord’s promise concerning His return will not fail. Peter cited the creation account to prove the power of God’s Word. At His word, all things came into existence. The Apostle then cited Noah’s flood. Those who scoffed at Noah’s warning of the flood finally perished. These incidents warn us of the foolishness of doubting the clear Scriptural promises of His return.
 
THOUGHT: Jesus may come today!
PRAYER: Father, may I live each day in the hope of Jesus’ return.

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