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Joy to the world the Lord has come

Based on psalm 98

God’s promises are truly,  unlike men's promises. His second coming is at hand.

2 Peter 3:9-11

He's waiting for us to speed the Gospel. We are stewards of the mysteries. Have you been faithful in that stewardship? Live a life of evangelism. Share the Gospel.

Christmas is a good time to also celebrate Christ's second coming.

The celebration has been twisted by Satan to become commercialized and a frantic,  stressful time.

The Lord's second coming should not be a fearful awaiting... Stashing food and weapons... But you should love His appearing.

Rev 21:4-5
1 Cor 15:58
Rev 20:9

Always examine your life in light of his return.

Acts 1:11

Live with intensity.
Are you going to live knowing that Jesus could come back this year? Will you live this new year like you lived this past year? If so, you're likely to get the same result.

The saved are born twice and die once and are raised in the first resurrection. The unsaved are born once and die twice,  are raised in the second resurrection and are judged and die a second time.

We have a mandate to reach those who don't know the Savior. Let's live for an audience of one... The Lord alone. He's the only one we should work to impress.

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