1 Peter 4:7 But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer. (KJV)

Are you ready for the end of all things?

How often do you hear the statement “The end is near” or “The Lord is soon to return”? What does it mean to you? How does it affect you? People have been saying one or both statements for 100’s of years. They will continue to say them for 100’s more, unless Jesus returns. Believers often use those statements when something morally, ethically and/or socially degrading happens (a sign of the times). Whether or not you are marking events, the end is coming. 

James 5:8-9 You also be patient. Establish your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is at hand. 9 Do not grumble against one another, brethren, lest you be condemned. Behold, the Judge is standing at the door! (NKJV)

Reflecting on the time of Jesus’ return should bring a sense of joy. It marks the end of suffering, hurting, pain, sinning, and needing to repent. The battle will be over, and the victory will be won. Heaven is in view.

Revelation 21:3-5 I heard a loud shout from the throne, saying, “Look, God’s home is now among his people! He will live with them, and they will be his people. God himself will be with them. 4 He will wipe every tear from their eyes, and there will be no more death or sorrow or crying or pain. All these things are gone forever.” 5 And the one sitting on the throne said, “Look, I am making everything new!” And then he said to me, “Write this down, for what I tell you is trustworthy and true.” (NLT)

To prepare for this time, you should be self-controlled in all things, showing forgiveness, loving at a greater dimension, and continuing in prayer. 

Hebrews 10:24-25 And let us consider and give attentive, continuous care to watching over one another, studying how we may stir up (stimulate and incite) to love and helpful deeds and noble activities, 25 Not forsaking or neglecting to assemble together [as believers], as is the habit of some people, but admonishing (warning, urging, and encouraging) one another, and all the more faithfully as you see the day approaching. (AMPC)

You are still the only bible some will read. As you prepare, help someone else prepare as well.

Please agree with me as I pray. Then ask the Lord what your prayer should be and wait for His response:

Father, I look forward to the return of Jesus and to coming home to be with You. I repent for those days when I allowed the state of the world and the things happening in it to make me sad. I have finally come to the place where I no longer get depressed over what I see. I have joy. I look until I see Your hand at work, and I have peace. What I feel is not morbid or suicidal, it’s just true. This world will end, and I will be with You forever. I love the life You have given me. I will work and serve until You return. My divine purpose is to reconcile the world to You and we all will spend eternity in heaven. This change in perspective and attitude is such a relief. I am no longer holding on to this life like it is all I have. I will do what You sent me to do until Jesus returns. I am filled with unspeakable joy. I wait in confident anticipation. I have a blessed assurance of His return.…

Ask the lord what he wants to say to you about today’s devotional and journal it here: