"When He comes, in that Day, to be glorified in His saints and to be admired among all those who believe, because our testimony among you was believed."
– 2Thessalonians
1:10
We are thrilled to watch very
competitive sports and games. Some of us are even die-hard fans of some of the
top players. We admire them and celebrate their wins. We love to sacrifice our
money, time, and our strength in cheering for their cause – to win. Sometimes
fans make out a rivalry of their stars. A Messi fan doesn't like to be in the
stadium of overcrowded Ronaldo fans, and vice versa. We enjoy the company of
like-minded people. Imagine a world of only like-minded people, how wonderful it
will be!
Might I suggest more wildly?
Think of the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ to take us to the prepared place
yonder! Now, the world may continue to mock our Lord and our Christian ethics.
They may persecute us, they may even kill us, but on that day mockery and
persecution will cease, and we will have our reign! We will celebrate the
victory of Christ because His victory will also be ours. And we will be the
undisputed champions and conquerors along with Him. Everyone's a believer
there; no more non-believers, no more atheists, no more persecutors; we,
ourselves are perfected. No fighting, no argument, no ill-treatment, no sin,
nothing evil! Paul pictures this hope for us in this verse.
I long for that day! Everyone
will give Jesus the glory He deserves. Everyone will admire Him and proclaim
Him, He is Lord. And each of us will receive a crown from Him. I am sure, this
imagination (crown) is much better than the autograph of Messi or Ronaldo or
any star. And of course, I long for non-believers also to admire my Lord from
this present life.
Personal Reflection:
- Am I ready for the appearing
of my Lord? Will I be embarrassed or be confident at His appearing? Do I
expect from Him, “Well done, my faithful servant?”
Personal Commitment:
- In the trials of life, to
think often of the coming of Christ.
Prayer:
Lord, thank You for calling me
to be with the people for your glory. Come soon, Lord, Amen!