Come Lord Jesus

Sunday, April 19

Revelation 22:20 (NIV)

“He who testifies to these things says, “Yes, I am coming soon.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus.”

Devotion

In Pastor Franklin’s message on Sunday, he said that no one knows the exact time of Jesus’ return. But He has promised us that He’s coming quickly. And “quickly” in God’s timing is not like ours, for one day is as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day. Can we say, like John did, “Even so, come, Lord Jesus”? Are our hearts on fire for Him today? Do we long for Him to come and take us home, or are we indulging in worldly pleasures? Have we forgotten that He told us in Mark 13:33 to watch and pray? That means we should be on the alert and keep working until He comes.

He doesn’t want us sitting on the sidelines. He wants us to go out and fish for men, women, and children like the apostles did. The time is running short. His coming is closer than ever before. The apostles Paul and John looked forward to His return. They wanted everyone to know about it and be prepared—ready for the Bridegroom, like the five virgins in Matthew 25.

They came prepared to wait. They had oil in their lamps, plus extra in case it ran out. Don’t be like the foolish ones who were not prepared. Instead, stay close to the Lord and listen to the Holy Spirit inside you. The oil represents the Holy Spirit. Let’s stay on fire for Him and keep our lamps lit, for only the Father knows when Jesus will return. But we should live as though He might return today.

Because we know there is more ahead than just this life—that when we die, it is not the end. It is only a pause in between, a stop on the way before we reach our final destination—before we finally reach our real home. Then we, and those who have died in Him, will all rise to meet Him in the air. The One who created us will put breath back into dead bodies, and we will have new, resurrected bodies like His.

And our home in heaven will be far more glorious than the one we live in now. Let this truth cause your heart to rejoice and be stirred to reach others before it’s too late. Let us all say together, “Come, Lord Jesus!”

Today's Prayer

Dear Heavenly Father,

Your Word is Truth. When You said You are returning quickly, I believe You. Help me to prepare for Your return. Like the faithful servant, I want to be found doing Your will when You come. I want to be ready. Lead me Holy Spirit in preparation, and I will follow You.  In the Name of Jesus, I pray. Amen.

Apply It Today

Our text today says that “He is coming quickly.” Like a “thief in the night,” the day of the Lord shall be upon us. This means we must be ready. A sense of urgency must burn in our hearts, but also great joy! Look up, for our redemption draws near!

Resources

• Join us for the continuation of our series “The Return of Jesus” this morning at 9 and 11 AM (EDT), as we welcome special guest speaker John Bevere. Don’t miss this powerful message of hope, readiness, and truth. Be part of it in person at a campus near you or join us online right here on the App, YouTube, Facebook, or on live.freechapel.org.

• Worship with this powerful song by CeCe Winans, “Come Jesus Come.” Let these lyrics stir your heart and draw you into a place of hope, longing, and surrender as we lift up the name of Jesus together.