Daily Devotional
When Jesus Returns, He Will Be King
“But we are bound to give thanks to God always for you, brethren beloved by the Lord, because God from the beginning chose you for salvation through sanctification by the Spirit and belief in the truth, to which He called you by our gospel, for the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.”
2 Thessalonians 2:13-14
November 19, 2020
Ponder This
Paul tells us in Second Thessalonians that when He comes, Jesus our Lord will reign. You will not be disappointed.
When He came the first time, there was no room for Him in the inn. When He comes again, He’s coming as King of kings and Lord and lords. When He came the first time, He came to die in the sinner’s place. When He comes again, He’s coming to receive the sinner to Himself.
There are two aspects of His Second Coming. First, He’s coming secretly for His bride, the Church. Then He’s returning with His bride, the Church. He’s coming sweetly like a bridegroom; then He’s coming sovereignly like a King. The rest of the story is that Jesus is coming again.
Practice This
In faith, look backward to a crucified Savior. In love, look upward to a crowned Savior. And in hope, look forward to a coming Savior.
FOR YOUR GIFT TO THE MINISTRY
Front Porch Moments by Gayle Foster
WITH KEY INSIGHTS FROM HER FATHER, ADRIAN ROGERS
I try to unplug each morning with Jesus with just my rocking chair, my Bible, and a pen.
Having a secret place is very important because I know that Jesus is always there waiting for me. I know where I can find Him! His presence is everywhere, but there are places where it is so thick you can cut it with a knife. You may not even have a front porch, but there is a secret place for you as well. God’s invitations are for anyone who will respond. There is no more important request than the one found in Psalm 27:8: “My heart has heard You say, ‘Come and talk with Me.’ And my heart responds, ‘Lord, I am coming.’”
