Joyfully Expecting!Намуна

Looking forward to the day of God

“What sort of people ought you to be in lives of holiness and godliness, waiting for and hastening the coming of the day of God...” (2 Peter 3:11-12 ESV)

“The day of God” or “the day of the Lord” is a recurring theme in the Bible. It does not refer to one specific date, but to moments when God will intervene decisively. He will deal with evil. People who now suffer under violence will then be freed. Those who do evil will be judged.

The greatest and final “day of God” will mark the end of time. This too is a day of judgment and salvation. On that day, heaven and earth will be destroyed by fire, and God will create a new heaven and earth. All of God's enemies—both humans and demons—will receive their just punishment. But everyone who is reconciled to Him through faith will be able to dry their tears and celebrate with God. That is a wonderful prospect.

Paul reminds us we are “waiting for our blessed hope, the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ.” (Titus 2:13 ESV) So, in fact, it is Advent all year round. We are waiting for Jesus’ second coming. And in the meantime, we joyfully celebrate His first coming, which brought us salvation and peace.

Are you eagerly awaiting Jesus’ second coming? What are you looking forward to the most, or is there something about the day of God that makes you anxious?

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