FAITH CAPSULE: Living a sacrificial life of service is the entire gift we owe Him.
Acts 1
The word of God is perfect and consistent to perform. In the bible, many prophesied about the coming of Jesus and the prophecy came to manifestation. It was angel that announced the arrival of Jesus. While shepherds were watching over their flock by night, angel of the Lord appeared to them stating, “Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people. For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. And this will be the sign to you: You will find a Babe wrapped in swaddling cloths, lying in a manger.” (Luke 2:10-12) Angel of the Lord announced Jesus’ arrival. Just as His arrival was announced by angels, angel also gave the hint of how He will return. After Jesus gave His last instruction to the disciples, His disciples stood and watched while He was taken up. As they were looking up, “…two men stood by them in white apparel, who also said, “Men of Galilee, why do you stand gazing up into heaven? This same Jesus, who was taken up from you into heaven, will so come in like manner as you saw Him go into heaven.” (Acts 1:10-11) Indeed, Jesus, the gift of God came to us and He is coming back. He will come back not as He came. He is not coming back silently but He is coming back in a way by which all that exists under heaven will see Him coming down. Jesus is coming back to judge and to deliver eternal life to those who receives and believes in Him.
After having celebrated Him, are you ready for His return? He came as promised and He will definitely return as promised. Going to church is not enough and it will not deliver the ticket to make it to eternal life. Jesus’ coming is a sacrifice. Living a sacrificial life of service is the entire gift we owe Him.
Jesus declared, “Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and dine with him, and he with Me.” (Revelation 3:20) How can you not hear His knock? Jesus, the Anointed One, is here to heal every broken heart but the brokenhearted are not opening door for Jesus to enter. Jesus will not force Himself to enter no man’s broken heart. The Spirit of God in Jesus, is a gentle Spirit; not a forceful spirit. The captives remain captive because they have yet to capitalize in on the privilege of grace that came for their freedom. The birth of Jesus made salvation which no man can monopolize available.
Prayer for today: Ask for the grace of God that your faith will not fail.