How can we "eagerly await" Christ's return in our daily lives today? Anchored in 1 Corinthians 1:7 “Therefore you do not lack any spiritual gift as you eagerly await the revelation of our Lord Jesus Christ.” Paul reminds the Corinthian believers—and us—that God has already supplied everything necessary for an active, hope-filled waiting. The wait is not passive; it’s vibrant, purposeful, and fueled by the certainty of Christ’s soon return. What Eager Waiting Looks Like • Active anticipation rather than mere curiosity • A hope that shapes priorities and choices (Titus 2:13) • Confidence rooted in God’s faithfulness, not in circumstances (Hebrews 10:23) Daily Practices That Keep Expectation Alive • Spend unhurried time in Scripture each day – Let the “prophetic word confirmed” burn in your heart (2 Peter 1:19). • Cultivate watchful prayer – “Be on the alert… for you do not know when the master of the house is coming.” (Mark 13:35) • Stir one another to love and good works – “Not neglecting to meet together… but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day approaching.” (Hebrews 10:24-25) • Guard personal holiness – “What kind of people ought you to be? …holy and godly, as you look forward to the day of God.” (2 Peter 3:11-12) • Hold possessions loosely – Remember we are “aliens and strangers” here (1 Peter 2:11). • Speak of His coming – “The Spirit and the bride say, ‘Come!’” (Revelation 22:17) Gifts for the Journey God equips us “so that you do not lack any spiritual gift” (1 Corinthians 1:7). • Teaching & discernment to keep doctrine pure • Mercy & encouragement to strengthen weary saints • Evangelism to reach those still far off (Matthew 24:14) Use the gifts freely; they are designed for the season before His appearing. Guardrails Against Distraction • Beware of scoffers (2 Peter 3:3-4). Refuse cynicism. • Resist worldliness that dulls desire (1 John 2:15-17). • Reject date-setting; embrace readiness (Matthew 24:42). Living as Citizens of a Coming Kingdom “Our citizenship is in heaven, and we eagerly await a Savior from there.” (Philippians 3:20) • Let kingdom values govern decisions. • Invest in eternal relationships. • Carry out assignments faithfully, knowing the King’s inspection is near (Luke 19:13). The Blessed Hope in Every Routine Whether at work, school, or home: 1. Begin the day conscious that it could be the day. 2. Interrupt anxious thoughts with “Come, Lord Jesus!” (Revelation 22:20). 3. End the day reviewing how Christ’s return shaped actions and attitudes. Closing Encouragement “He who calls you is faithful, and He will do it.” (1 Thessalonians 5:24) Because of that faithfulness, we can eagerly—and joyfully—await His glorious appearing, confident that each moment lived in expectation is a moment well spent. |
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