DECEMBER 19, Acts 17:22-31

Athens was a great center of knowledge, art and culture in the time of Paul. Great minds and scholars could be found in this famous city. However, the Athenians were also steeped in idolatry for idols were found everywhere. For fear of missing out on any god, they even made an altar with a sign saying ‘TO THE UNKNOWN GOD’.

When the apostle Paul came to Athens, he saw that the people were lost and without God. He was filled with pity for these lost souls and earnestly preached Christ. He urged them to acknowledge the one true and living God because God has appointed His resurrected Son to return to judge the world.

What happens when Christ returns? Those without Christ will be punished and it will be a frightening time for them; for the judgement they deserve will come upon them. For believers, it will be a glorious time, for blessings and rewards will be bestowed. At Christ’s return, the Lord Jesus is going to take us with Him to heaven. What a day that will be! At last, we will see our Redeemer.

Would you like to see Jesus? Would you like to bow down and worship and thank the One who gave His life for you? Are you waiting for Jesus to return?

A song to sing:

Every day with Jesus,

Is sweeter than the day before,

Every day with Jesus,

I love Him more and more;

Jesus saves and keeps me,

And He’s the One I’m waiting for;

Every day with Jesus,

Is sweeter than the day before

Thought: Am I ready for the return of Jesus?

Prayer: Heavenly Father, thank You for sending the Lord Jesus Christ to die on the Cross for my sins. Thank You also for Your promise that Lord Jesus will return again. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.