DAILY?READINGS: Judges 6; Isaiah 27; 1 Corinthians 6
And to wait for his Son from heaven, whom he raised from the dead, even Jesus, which delivered us from the wrath to come. 1 Thessalonians 1:10
We are waiting for the imminent return of our Lord Jesus. However, our waiting is not passive. We wait by preparing for the wedding (Rev. 19:8), by being faithful in our affections (2 Cor. 11:2), and adorning His doctrine (Titus 2:7-10). We wait with patient continuance (Rom. 2:7), serving Him patiently (Jas. 5:7), casting aside discouragement by looking to Him (Heb. 12:3). We wait with hope (Titus 2:13), born out of both confidence (Heb. 6:19-20) and joyful expectation (1 Thess. 4:13-18). He is coming. Perhaps today. —George Ferrier
We are waiting, blessèd Saviour, we are watching for the hour;
When in majesty descending, Thou shalt come in mighty power.
—Crosby