Category: 2 Corinthians

  • When is He coming back?

    And what do we do as we wait?

    Artits rendering of Jesus second coming

    I don’t think you would find anyone, believer or not, who would disagree with the statement, “We live in dark times.”

    Believers wonder when the Lord will return.

    I have met many Christians who view things from a slightly skewed perspective. They are waiting for the world to get evil and depraved enough for Jesus to return.

    The world doesn’t need to get any more broken. It’s plenty broken enough. All sinners are reasons for Jesus to return and judge the wicked.

    Jesus is waiting for the world to become more righteous. Not self-righteous, because self-righteousness can’t save anyone.

    Righteous as in trusting Christ by faith and coming under the cover of His righteousness. When all who will come to Him have come, then He will return.

    Don’t wait passively for His return. Share the truth in love. Evangelize your neighbor.

    There are many ways to preach the truth, and it is something we are all commanded to do.

    And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” Matthew 28:18-20 ESV

    By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another. John 13:35 ESV

    “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.” Acts 1:8 ESV

    All this is from God, who through Christ reconciled us to himself and gave us the ministry of reconciliation; that is, in Christ God was reconciling the world to himself, not counting their trespasses against them, and entrusting to us the message of reconciliation. Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, God making his appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God. 2 Corinthians 5:18-20 ESV

    While we wait the world will grow increasing dark. Take heart because that doesn’t mean evil has won the day. Jesus has the victory and will return once He has gathered all His sheep.

    Hold strong and share the love, no matter what you face. 

    Kevin

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  • How Then? Living in a divided nation.

    The results are in, and our Federal election is over, except for  the final tally. The results show a deep divide in our nation with two differing world views. Some are celebrating and others are mourning the results.

    The votes have been cast, and we all must live with the results. It was the nastiest election I have seen in Canada, with great anger on both sides of the political spectrum.

    How do we move forward? How then shall we live?

    We start by remembering that God is in control of all things. He is still on the throne, whether you love or hate the results. Our situation has changed (for the better or worse, depending on your perspective), but God has not.

    We stand for Christ.

    We are His ambassadors.

    From now on, therefore, we regard no one according to the flesh. Even though we once regarded Christ according to the flesh, we regard him thus no longer.Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come. All this is from God, who through Christ reconciled us to himself and gave us the ministry of reconciliation; that is, in Christ God was reconciling the world to himself, not counting their trespasses against them, and entrusting to us the message of reconciliation. Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, God making his appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God. For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God. 2 Corinthians 5:16-21 ESV

    We strive to live in peace.

    If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all Romans 12:18 ESV

    We pray for our leaders, even the ones we disagree with.

    First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way. 1 Timothy 2:1-2 ESV

    Our nation is divided, and many are frightened and angry. Those of us who know Jesus can hold fast.

    We live so that the world sees the light of Jesus. Let’s use this opportunity to show the world the truth.

    Be blessed

    Hallelu Yah / Praise God 

    Kevin

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