J.A. Matteson
In a moment everything will change. Living in expectation that today is the Day of His appearing is wisdom. "Two men shall be in the field, one shall be taken, and the other left" (Luke 17:36). The appearing of the LORD will be amidst the normal rhythm of life and abrupt like birth pangs upon a woman. In that hour toil will cease, sorrow will yield to delights unimaginable. This is the blessed hope of the redeemed, an expectation unshakable and trustworthy. It may be today, before the sun sets, while engaged in the normal activities of life. Excitement and joy fill the heart set on things above, anxiety the heart preoccupied with that which will soon pass away. Oh LORD, I lift my eyes to toward heaven this day in the triumphant expectation of your appearing. Even so, come Lord Jesus, come.
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