HIS TRIUMPHANT RETURN

"In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed."

1 Corinthians 15:52
King James Version

Bill and Gloria Gaither wrote an inspiring heart touching hymn that makes me want to shout with happiness and joy every time I hear it "The King Is Coming". I love these words.

"The marketplace is empty, no more traffic in the streets; all the builders’ tools are silent, no more time to harvest wheat; busy housewives cease their labors, in the courtroom no debate; work on earth is all suspended as the King comes thro’ the gate. O, the King is coming, the King is coming! I just heard the trumpets sounding, and now His face I see. O, the King is coming, the King is coming! Praise God, He’s coming for me!"

Think about it ! We are going to have the privilege of seeing our precious Saviour face to face. Every time I think about seeing Jesus, I get very excited and happy. Carrie E. Breck wrote one of my favorite hymns "Face to Face with Christ, My Savior".

The words in this beautiful hymn fill my heart with happiness.  "What rejoicing in His presence, When are banished grief and pain; When the crooked ways are straightened, And the dark things shall be plain."

When Jesus comes back for us, He will come as our victorious Saviour. He won't ever have to die again but He is still being hurt today. Every time we say something or do something that hurts somebody, we might as well plunge a knife into our Saviour's heart because He feels the pain.  Let's stop hurting Jesus and start making Him happy by the kind encouraging words we say to one another.

Don't forget your pastor. When is the last time you told your pastor how much you appreciate him?  Our pastors sacrifice time with their family to minister to us and we need to encourage and pray for our pastor.

Joanne Lowe
July 24, 2020