“because your redemption is drawing near”
When is the right time to listen to God’s voice as He speaks?
When is the right time to go our own way?
When is the right time to follow our Lord?
When is the right time to speak when the Holy Spirit nudges us to speak?
When is the right time?
Truthfully, the children of God know—when!
- The right time to listen to God’s voice? Every time God speaks!
- The right time to go our own way? Never! That path leads us away from a close relationship with God!
- The right time to follow our Lord? Always! Every Single Day! Today! & then again Tomorrow! &
- The right time to speak when the Holy Spirit nudges us to speak? In the moment, for we know conviction is needed for ears to be opened & for hearts to be changed.
RIGHT NOW is GOD’S TIME! THIS VERY MOMENT we must live for JESUS because EVERY SINGLE DAY IS the day of the LORD!
Jesus prepared His disciples for the things to come as His crucifixion and burial approached. Jesus also prepared them (and even us) for the things to come as the day approached for his return. Take up your copy of God’s Word to read with me the words in red—the words of our Savior and Redeemer.
“There will be signs in the sun and moon and stars, and on the earth distress among nations, in perplexity at the roaring of the sea and the waves,
(Luke 21: 25-28 NASB)
people fainting from fear and the expectation of the things that are coming upon the world; for the powers of the heavens will be shaken.
And then they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory.
But when these things begin to take place, straighten up and lift up your heads, because your redemption is drawing near.”
Yesterday was our final day of class before Final Exam week, and as such, there were so many emotions within the classroom. Sixteen weeks. A full semester. A half of a school term. Day-after-day—together, growing, learning, experiencing, being, expecting, talking, listening, wondering, understanding, & experiencing God move. Each day at the beginning of class, I have the opportunity to share a devotion; therefore, yesterday (the last day of regular class) was a perfect day to speak a devotion about God’s Mercy & Grace!
The Question: Is God able to do what He says He will do?
The short answer: Yes!
The longer answer: Yes, Our God is able!
Jesus continued His discourse on His return by telling His disciples a parable about all the trees, and then He said:
“So you too, when you see these things happening, recognize that the kingdom of God is near.
(Luke 21: 31-36 NASB)
Truly I say to you, this generation will not pass away until all things take place.
Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will not pass away.
But be on your guard, so that your hearts will not be weighed down with dissipation and drunkenness and the worries of life, and that this day will not come on you suddenly, like a trap;
for it will come upon all those who live on the face of all the earth.
But stay alert at all times, praying that you will have strength to escape all these things
that are going to take place, and to stand before the Son of Man.”
Do we need God? YES, we do!
Do God’s children need to remain in deep study of God’s Word? YES, of course we must!
Has God changed? NO, HE NEVER will!
Has He changed His mind about anything that He has promised? Assuredly, HE NEVER WILL!
DOES GOD STILL—change hearts, heal people, redeem lives & SAVE THE LOST?
Of course, the answers are so readily available inside our hearts and mind. YES, THANK GOD, YES!
Jeremy Camp sings a melody that speaks of what we (the Redeemed) are to do? Maybe pause with your earbuds to listen to Camp’s melody. Be reminded.
“Keep my eyes wide open.
Keep me in the moment.
Keep me in the moment.
Keep me in the moment.
I don’t want to miss what You have for me.”
“Keep Me In The Moment” by Jeremy Camp
Now that we have listened to a song, may we again listen to JESUS.
“My sheep listen to My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me;
(John 10: 27-30 NASB)
And I give them eternal life, and they will never perish; and no one will snatch them out of My hand.
My father, who has given them to Me, is greater than all; and no one is able to snatch them out of the Father’s hand.
I and the Father are one.”
Words of comfort for the coming days—YES. Truly, Jesus’ words bring Abiding & Sustaining COMFORT to His disciples who walk within this world.
So, when did you last share your testimony with another person? &
When did you allow the Holy Spirit to lead you to speak? &
When did God reveal to you that He is Master of your will, that everything we do, say, think, and experience is not about us but about HIM?
A Question to Ponder: When was the last time?
Again, let us see what the Savior of the world has to say:
“And this is the will of Him who sent Me, that of everything that He has given Me I will lose nothing, but will raise it up on the last day.”
(John 6: 39-40 NASB)
[HALLELUJAH! THANK YOU JESUS! PRAISE THE LORD!]
“For this is the will of My Father, that everyone who sees the Son and believes in Him will have eternal life, and I Myself will raise him up on the last day.”
And so, we take courage in the words of Jesus.
And so, we lean in close and listen to our Savior.
And so, we never allow ourselves to lean away from God.
May we listen to the voice of the Son of God.
May We!
May we never wish to go our own way.
May we follow the Lord today.
May we, then again tomorrow, follow our Savior.
May we walk by faith as we are led by God’s Holy Spirit.
May we fix our eyes (even when we don’t know what to do & even when everything seems a mess & no matter what we are walking through) upon the cross of JESUS!
May we continually remember just exactly what JESUS DID in the grave!
May we watch over ourselves & over our soul with diligence.
May we never forget what God has provided our eyes to see.
May we always remember the miracle of GOD’S SALVATION!
May we readily share, yes may we make the Gospel message known to our children, neighbors, co-workers, family, and those we live with each day.
May we recall just exactly what GOD has taken us away from & where HE is leading us to!
May we never forget—“because your redemption is drawing near.”
“And this is the will of Him who sent Me, that of everything that He has given Me I will lose nothing, but will raise it up on the last day.
(John 6: 39-40 NASB)
For this is the will of My Father, that everyone who sees the Son and believes in Him will have eternal life, and I Myself will raise him up on the last day.”