CAN'T WAIT
Romans 8:23
...we ourselves, who have the first fruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for our adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies
The weather forecast says 1-3" of snow on Saturday. I'm not ready for winter, but I'm excited for firearms deer season to get here. There are so many parts of hunting season that I love and anticipate every year. One of my favorite things is gathering around the "buck pole" and hearing the stories of the days hunts.
Rifle season opener, at home in Michigan, is a tradition that we share with friends and family is the one day that I long for from Dec 1st to November 14th. I love that anticipation each year.
While getting excited about this next period, I started to consider how much I anticipate the Second coming of Jesus Christ, I realized that my longing for these hunts should pale in comparison to my eagerness for the return of my Savior. I wondered how I could spend so much time looking forward to earthly joys and give little thought to the event that represents the culmination of human history.
When Jesus returns to the earth, he will avenge evil, free the oppressed, and reward his followers. His coming will eventually bring an end to all suffering, death, and even the presence of sin. And we will come face to face with the One our soul has been longing for, the One who died for us.
John wrote Jesus' words when HE talked about what to anticipate... John 14:2-3 In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.
God wants us to live each day in anticipation of the event that will mean the exchange of my earthly body for a new imperishable one, and our removal from a temporary fallen world to an eternal home. All of my struggles and trials seem small when compared to the glory of my future as God's child.
I Can't wait!
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