Waiting 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 In addition to watching and warning, we must add waiting to the list of actions that the faithful believer is to take in these last days when opposition to the truth is becoming increasingly more vehement. The Christian is not waiting for the world to get better or for the message of the cross to become more popular; he is, however, anxiously awaiting the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ (v.23) and fulfillment of all His great and precious promises. All that the Lord has promised in His Word to the believer will one day be fully realized when he stands before his Savior at His appearing. God has called us to glory, and at that wonderful day of His return, He also will do it (v.24); that is, the Lord will bring to pass our glorification: the promised end of our so great salvation (Rom.8:29-30; Heb.2:3). We must keep in mind, however, that we are not to be idle while we wait for our faith to be made sight. In the meantime, we are to be rejoicing, praying, giving thanks, yielding to the Holy Spirit, studying the Word, testing all things according to the Scriptures, and holding fast to the truth (vv.16-21). We must seek to walk on a set course that is considerably different from that of this present evil world. Anyone who purposes to obey the command to abstain from all appearance of evil (v.22) will necessarily find himself at odds with those who are happy with the broad way. We cannot obey todays text in our own strength, but faithful is He that calleth you, who also will do it (v.24)-God will enable us. We must not quit or even hesitate to move forward in our Christian walk; it will be worth it all when we see Christ!
Posted on: Thu, 18 Sep 2014 21:29:28 +0000
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