Nobody can say with any degree of certainty when Jesus is coming again (Mark 13:32). We however have been given signs by Him. So we can say that we are in the end-time.

Without a shadow of a doubt, Jesus Christ is coming back again. (1 Peter 3:4-9)

As believers, we need to realise that God has already provided an avenue of escape from the corruption that is in the world through lust.
By His promises, we are also able to partake of His divine nature i.e be like Him (2 Peter 1:4.)

What does God expect of us as we await the second coming of Christ?

(1) Be diligent to be found by Him without spot and blameless. This involves giving yourself diligently to your christian walk and call.
Be diligent to make your call and election sure.

(2) Be faithful and responsible in your service to Him. (Matt 24:45-51)

(3) Be diligent in reaching out to the lost.
This is very key, because Jesus said one major thing that would herald His coming would be the proclamation of the gospel (Matt 24:14). God cares for all people, Jesus died for every person and the word of God is for every nation before the end.

(4) Live right and make peace.
A good way is by regularly examining yourself and what Christ would do in your situation.

(5) Watch
To watch means to be ready or prepared (Matt 24:42).

(6) Grow in grace and knowledge of our Lord and saviour Jesus (2 Peter 3:14-18).
The more we see the day approaching, the more grace and knowledge of God we need. Peter knew this. Warning us not to fall prey to false teachers and prophets, he commanded us to grow in grace and knowledge of Christ.
We need this so that our discernment is sharpened.
Jesus also warns us of deception in Matt 24:4(b)

In conclusion, Beloved as we see the day approaching let us not grow weary in well doing for we shall reap in due season if we faint not (Gal 6:9).

These are ‘wise words’ to you today.

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