Tune out all those who oppose our Blessed Hope!
Don't let anyone discourage you. Become like that little child, full of belief, anticipation, and hope, waiting for our Lord and Savior — for such is the kingdom of heaven!
Pray, watch, and look up — He's coming for us! I'll say it again! The enemy has one purpose this week, and that is to discourage us from watching and getting excited — so he can steal our crown! Don't let anything or anyone steal the joy of anticipating Jesus right outside your window, looking up with a heart filled with hope, joy, and excitement.
I know we don't care about our crowns because they will all be cast at Jesus' feet— He is our Crown! But Paul makes a big deal about it, and it could indeed be an amazing deal in heaven, so let's strive for it — let's go all in for our Crown of Righteousness!
"Finally, there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give to me on that Day, and not to me only but also to all who have loved His appearing." 2 Timothy 4:8
Let's finish this race strong, and as Paul says, let's run it in such a way that we may obtain the prize — the imperishable crown that never dies!
"Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may obtain it. And everyone who competes for the prize is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a perishable crown, but we for an imperishable crown."
1 Corinthians 9:24-25
Battle your doubts, spend time with the Lord, and SEEK HIM with all your heart! This is when our faith will be tested. Raise your expectations and let God strengthen your faith this week! He's actively working in us during this period, transforming and changing us as long as we believe! Allow Him to complete the work He's already started in us!
"Being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ" Philippians 1:6
We're almost home!! He is cheering us at the finish line!!
Pray, watch, and keep looking up!!
He's coming for us!
MARANATHA!!!
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