Why I Don't Fear The Lord's Coming
Before, I was deathly afraid of the Lord's coming. Now, no more! I anticipate it and wait for it. I want it to take place in my lifetime.
People in New Testament times were eager for the coming of the Lord Jesus Christ.
Php 3:20 For our citizenship is in heaven, from which we also eagerly wait for the Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ,
Re 22:20 He who testifies to these things says, "Surely I am coming quickly." Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus!
2Ti 4:8 Finally, there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give to me on that Day, and not to me only but also to all who have loved His appearing.
Before, I was in fear and trepidation because I was looking at myself and how I fared spiritually. No matter how I tried I realized that I will never be good enough --- I will never ever measure up. I could never be confident about my performance.
The difference-maker is my discovery of Calvary.
In the cross of Christ, I found a divinely-approved payment and settlement for all my sins. I am confident that what He did on the cross for me will never fail me on that great and awesome day when I finally see Him face to face.
His First Coming is the reason why I'm not afraid of His Second Coming.
