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Encouraging, comforting, and urging you to live lives worthy of God, who calls you into his kingdom and glory. (1 Thess. 2:12 NIV)

Second Coming

The coming of our Lord Jesus Christ

The Coming of the Lord Jesus – 2 Thessalonians 2:1

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Jesus is returning. And, when he does, the man of lawlessness will be destroyed. And we will be gathered to our Lord to be with him forever.

As you wait for that day, stay awake and watch

As You Wait for that Day, Stay Awake and Watch – Luke 21:34-36

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Jesus is returning for us. And it will be good if, when that day comes, he finds us faithfully serving him rather than sleeping.

The crowning of a king

The Crowning of a King – Luke 19:11

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When Jesus returns, just like in the parable, he will reward his faithful servants and punish those who have opposed him.

One taken and one left

One Taken and One Left – Luke 17:34-35

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Jesus is returning. He will deliver his chosen ones from judgment. And his return for us will be sudden and unexpected. So always be ready!

Eagerly awaiting our adoption

Eagerly Awaiting Our Adoption – Romans 8:23

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Until that day comes, I will seek to serve my Lord as best I can, while looking forward to and anticipating what that day will bring.

Serving God in the here and now

Serving God in the Here and Now – Acts 1:10-11

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God wants us to be serving him in the here and now. And that is what we should be focused on while we wait for Jesus to return for us.

Waiting for the master to return

Waiting for the Master to Return – Luke 12:35-38

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As we wait for our master to return, stay awake. Be faithful in serving him. And look forward to his return and the joy that will be ours.

Holding back the man of lawlessness

Holding Back the Man of Lawlessness – 2 Thessalonians 2:5-8

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But we are not told who the man of lawlessness is. So, it is probably best to hold loosely to our thoughts on the topic.

The wolf and the lamb will live together

The Wolf and the Lamb Will Live Together – Isaiah 11:1-9

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One day Jesus will return and gather his people from around the world to be with him. Then, the wolf will live with the lamb.

When Is Jesus Returning?

When Is Jesus Returning? – Acts 1:6

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While we wait for our Lord's return, focus on living for him where we are, bearing witness to his love through the power of the Holy Spirit.

Make every effort to be found blameless, spotless, and at peace with God

Make Every Effort – 2 Peter 3:14

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The eternal home I look forward to is not just something for the future. It should have a significant impact on my life now.

What to Do While We Wait for the Lord

Waiting for the Lord – Daniel 12:13

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Instead of getting caught up in speculation about the end times, I should focus on living faithfully now and trusting God for my future.