Scripture to Read: Romans 8:25
As we finish this week, we continue to see how our hope in Christ is the only hope worth holding onto. God tells us in Romans 8:25, But if we hope for what we do not see, with perseverance we wait eagerly for it. As we wait for our Lord’s return or for Him to call us home, God reminds us that we must wait patiently and confidently. We wait patiently because we know we have a mission to fulfill and works to do for our Lord while we’re here (Matthew 28:18–20, Acts 1:8, Ephesians 2:10, Titus 2:14, Titus 3:8, Titus 3:14). God never wants us sitting idly by waiting on Him. For He has called us to serve Him by serving the people in this world in which we live. We need to serve so well that others can say the same thing about us that God had Paul write about our brothers and sisters in Christ in Thessalonica. God had Paul write this of those believers in 1 Thessalonians 1:3, constantly bearing in mind your work of faith and labor of love and steadfastness of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ in the presence of our God and Father. Though three things are mentioned, let’s focus on their “steadfastness of hope.” The believers 2,000 years ago had an unwavering hope, knowing our Lord Jesus Christ could return at any time. The saints of old lived with that great expectation of Christ’s return. We need to live with that same great expectation today.
Challenge & Application
· What did God teach you today about Christ being our hope and how to serve Him as we wait?
· How are you currently serving our Lord, and how are you living with the great expectation of His return?
Don’t forget to pray using the A.C.T.S. (Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication) method!