“Then we who are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And thus we shall always be with the Lord.” – 1 Thessalonians 4:17
Scripture reading: 1 Thessalonians 4:2-18
Today is the last day of the first month of the New Year. God has seen us safely though to this point in time. Before the month ends, it is good to reflect upon the fact that all earthly days shall end because the Lord Jesus will most certainly return. We do not know the time set by God the Father. Anyone who says he does is a liar. Our sure hope, however, is that the day shall come when we will meet the Lord.
Think of that! You are going to meet the Lord Jesus. You will see the Son of God face to face. He will surely come as Judge of the living and the dead. Will He also come as your Saviour? The thought of meeting the Lord- does it fill your heart with fear or does it give you amazing comfort? There is an eternity of difference.
Our calling, yours and mine, is to be ready and eager to meet the Lord, for by faith we know Him to be our Saviour. When we have the gift of true faith, and share it, we can encourage one another. So, Christian, be encouraged and comforted by this wonderful promise of God, which gives us hope and consolation.
Remember: you shall surely meet the Lord. Are you ready? Those who are, can face future days serenely, because we await our Saviour, Whose return will bring us a joy that human words cannot describe.
Suggestions for prayer
May the prayer of your heart be: Return to us quickly, Lord Jesus. Ask God to make ready your heart and soul for the glorious return of Jesus.
Rev. Gregg V. Martin was ordained to the Gospel ministry in 1977. In his years of service, he pastored a total of five congregations in three Canadian provinces. He also served for more than seven years in Latin America as a missionary providing leadership training in Reformed mission churches. He is presently retired and living in Toronto. Get this devotional delivered directly to your phone each day via our RP App. This devotional is made available by the Nearer To God Devotional team, who also make available in print, for purchase, at NTGDevotional.com.