Be Ready And Unashamed
Saturday, April 25
1 John 2:28 (NKJV)
“And now, little children, abide in Him, that when He appears, we may have confidence and not be ashamed before Him at His coming.”
Devotion
Be ready and unashamed. The Lord Jesus is coming soon. Be clothed in righteousness and eagerly await the Bridegroom. Abide in Him. Be saturated in His Word. Work out your salvation with fear and trembling, being confident that God is faithful and that He has prepared a place for us in heaven.
Like little children, whose faith is unwavering and whose trust in God is sure, let us throw away everything that hinders our walk with God. Have nothing to do with the evil deeds of darkness, and keep your lips from speaking lies. Be unashamed to share the Good News of salvation with those who are perishing.
“For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God unto salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek.” (Romans 1:16, KJV)
Repent and be reconciled to God. If there is sin in your life, turn from your wicked ways and ask for forgiveness.
In his message on Sunday, John Bevere shared how confident he was in showing his grades to his father after studying diligently during his first semester at university. He made the Dean’s List, and his preparation and diligence paid off. In contrast, during his sophomore year, he joined a fraternity, did what most people his age did, and neglected his studies. He was ashamed to show his grades to his father—and rightly so. His father simply said, “You could have done better.”
How many times have we fallen short because we lost sight of what truly matters—Jesus? When we keep our eyes on Jesus, our soon-returning King, our perspective changes, and the shift from complacency to excitement becomes evident. As believers in the second coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, let us never waver in faith and confidence. He is returning soon. Are you ready?
Today's Prayer
Dear Heavenly Father,
I surrender my life to You, Lord. I recommit myself and choose to honor and obey You in all things. I want to eagerly await Your return with hopeful expectation and be prepared to meet You face to face. Forgive me for doubting Your timing and second-guessing the seasons. I trust Your perfect timing, and I want to live a life unashamed and confident that when You return, I am ready! In the Name of Jesus, I pray. Amen.
Apply It Today
He is returning soon! Be confident, unashamed, and pure of heart. Be bold in sharing the Good News of God’s salvation. Live in His grace and love, and abide in His presence always.
Resources
- Watch this short clip: Jesus Is Coming, stay ready, stay awake, and don’t miss what God is saying in this hour.
- If you’ve been stirred by the message of Christ’s return, take a deeper dive with John Bevere’s New York Times bestselling book The King is Coming. This powerful read will help you live with greater urgency, clarity, and readiness for what God has promised.