Today’s Thought “My Obituary” G. Ward

 

1 Thessalonians 5:1 Now as to the periods and times, brothers and sisters, you have no need of anything to be written to you. ² For you yourselves know full well that the day of the Lord is coming just like a thief in the night.

 

These passages emanate from a prior chapter of blessings to believer’s hope of Jesus’ return for them (1 Thess.4:13-18), to then transition to grave judgment for the many un-surrendered to HIS reign. The preaching of such was thorough and convincing; prompting believer’s mindset that asked, what happened to those we loved who died and also gratefully received Jesus as Lord and whereas that answer blessed their hearts (1 Thess. 4:14), they would desire our Lord’s return in those moments, as a child anticipates Christmas.

The day of judgment however, is with great oversight, because it’s marred by so many great things, places and people unto any’s consumption. Moreover, it leaves Christ as secondary to their whims and desires; even while claimants of knowing HIM exists, while quoting a misappropriated passage that says, you better not judge me and whereas that estimation is entirely wrong, we’re (followers of Christ) called HIS very own, to ensure that these compromising what Truth demands, know the Almighty is yet loving them also and desires their repentance (but soon time will run out).

 

Almighty God, our desire is to echo the joy of John’s last statement in Your holy script, “Come, Lord Jesus.” So, may the joy in knowing You as Sufficient to guide us from earth to Heaven, increase our soul’s mobility towards spiritual courage in sharing Your gospel, along with clarifying how Your commands are not burdensome to those we love and with many we may not know; because to be like Jesus, places everyone ahead of who we are. May Your will be done. In Jesus Name, Amen.