Hope in the Promise

Matthew 25:31 “When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, he will sit on his throne in Heavenly glory.”
 
DO you need hope and assurance? Here is a good place to focus your heart.
   In the course of a few minutes of conversation on the Mount of Olives, directly across the Kidron Valley from the Temple Mount, Jesus has assured his disciples that some very, very difficult days with even complete destruction of the beautiful city and death to many Jews will come in a few years. He’s specifically warned them to be alert and ready for rumors of wars, wars, false teachers, the temple’s destruction and their own martyrdom. He’s also told three very pointed parables to clearly state he will hold his followers accountable to commit their hearts to him with a passionate, active faith. Jesus has constructed a mental picture for his disciples that will surely cause the weak-hearted to say, “Not me, Jesus.” Each disciple may be wondering, “What do I do?”
   That is when Jesus delivers this magnificent hope in the promise of his return. Here is the truth we need when the world seems in total disarray and Jesus seems so very, very far away.
   Keep your mind and your heart upward. Jesus is coming again! In a moment the Father determines, the Son of Man will come in glory to reveal his very visible and true reality to all humanity. We will know he is the Judge, Ruler and Savior of the world. His glory will cause every knee to bow down to Him. His glory will reform all minds to know, “The Kingdom of the world has become the Kingdom of our Lord and of his Christ, and he will reign forever and ever.” (Revelation 11:15)
   In view of this end time, what will you, Jesus’ disciple, now say to Jesus’ promise? I pray you say, “I’m yours, Jesus. You are my hope and joy. I will follow you into the shadowy valleys of death. I will trust your rod to teach me and your staff to strengthen me. I will receive your Spirit’s anointing to walk more closely with you. And I look forward to the pleasure of feasting with you forever.”
 
Jesus Teaches: Jesus will come in glory.