In Touch Daily Devotion 18 December 2021 By Dr. Charles Stanley
Topic: Why God Emphasizes Christ’s Return
Today’s Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4
In Touch Daily Devotion 18 December 2021 By Dr. Charles Stanley
Because we live bound by time, eternity is a hard concept to grasp. Nevertheless, Paul reminds us to set our minds on heavenly things rather than earthly ones. And keeping Christ’s return at the forefront of our mind helps us do this. Then, as we live each day, we’ll be reminded to consider the eternal impact of our choices.
Realizing that Jesus could return at any time keeps the church focused. We have the responsibility to share the gospel widely so that salvations will multiply. Believers and the church as a whole should want to take along as many people as possible into eternity.
Remembering Christ’s return also has a purifying effect because it motivates us to abstain from sin and live righteously (1 John 3:2-3). We want “to be found spotless and blameless by Him” when He returns (2 Pet. 3:14).
There is great comfort in knowing that one day we will be free from sin and its consequences—and we’ll live in a perfect environment, with our Lord reigning as King over the entire earth. So we say, “Come, Lord Jesus” (Revelation 22:20).
Bible in One Year: Hebrews 4-6
Thought for the Day: We should all try to live blameless lives that encourage others to come to Christ up until His second coming.
In Touch Daily Devotion 18 December 2021 By Dr. Charles Stanley. He is the senior pastor of First Baptist Church Atlanta and founder of In Touch Ministries, both located in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Stanley’s heart’s desire is to get the gospel to “as many people as possible, as quickly as possible, as clearly as possible, as irresistibly as possible, through the power of the Holy Spirit to the glory of God.