The King is Coming!

Scripture:

Jeremiah 23:5 "Behold the days are coming says the Lord, That I will raise to David a Branch of Righteousness; A king shall reign and prosper, and execute judgment and righteousness in the earth."

Observation:

Jeremiah continues to blast God's people for not following Him completely. In chapter 23 he lets them know that one day a righteous king will come forth from David's descent who will save Judah and Israel. This is a Messianic prophecy speaking of the second coming of Jesus Christ. Hundreds of years before His first coming, Jeremiah was speaking of him, yet his first coming didn't fulfill all this scripture. Before Jesus ascended to heaven he said he would come again. We are waiting for that second coming today and I believe we are closer than we could even imagine. This time Jesus will come in power and great might. The world will tremble before Him. He will reign and rule this earth with righteousness.

Application:

Jesus will come again and we need to be ready. We must be about our father's business! We need to be laboring for Him when He comes back. He is coming! Let's get the world prepared. Let's make sure our hearts are cleansed and pure. The church has almost stopped talking about the second coming of Christ, but it is this exact doctrine that helps purify the church. If you knew the king of righteousness was coming tomorrow, how would you live differently today? Why not live that way today anyway?

Prayer:

Lord, let us live with the second coming close in our minds. Let us walk closer to You than ever before. I want to know You more this year than I ever have. Speak to me Lord and I will listen. I will follow! I want to be ready and have fulfilled my mission when you come again. Thanks for the reminder this morning.

Jeff