Saturday, January 17, 2015

GOD’S PREPARATION


1 Corinthians 2:9  “No eye has seen, nor ear heard, nor the heart of man imagined, what God has prepared for those who love him”

              Everyone needs hope regardless of age, occupation and education – or lack of it. Take away a person’s hope for a brighter future and you sap their motivation for living. That’s why the Bible regularly reminds those of us who know the Lord that we have a great future in light of the loving promises of God. 1 Corinthians 2:9 is just one of many texts that tell us God’s incredible plans that await those who love him.

            But what is God preparing? What are some of the promises that make up our hope in Christ? First, look at some of the things God is preparing to do to us. He will resurrect and transform our bodies to the likeness of Christ’s body (Philippians 3:20). He will redeem our bodies at the final adoption (Romans 8:19, 23). He will glorify himself in us on the final day and throughout eternity (Romans 9:23-24). And, he will make us rulers and priests in his kingdom (2 Timothy 2:11-12).

            Now if this grace isn’t amazing enough at this point, look at some of the things God is preparing to do for us as a part of our hope in Christ. He is preparing to present Jesus in all his glory (1 John 3:2b-3). He is preparing a heavenly home for us (John 14:2). He is preparing an unfading inheritance that can never perish (Colossians 1:12, 3:23-24). He is preparing to unite us again with our saved loved ones (1 Thessalonians 4:17b). And, he will unite all things in heaven and on earth under Christ (Ephesians 1:9-10).

            Take heart, dear friend. The road may look dark and murky at this point, but there’s light at the end of the tunnel. Look up and know that at this very moment, God is preparing something that includes you. O how great is his love for us!

Written by H. Curtis McDaniel

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