September 7, 2006

Devotional guides to help strengthen your walk in Christ

September 7, 2006

Postby Rev. Doc » Wed Sep 06, 2006 7:54 pm

Maranatha

"He who testifies to these things says, "Yes, I am coming soon." Amen. Come, Lord Jesus."
Revelation 22:20

The word "maranatha" is a Syriac expression that means: "our Lord comes." It was used as a greeting in the early church. When believers gathered or parted, they didn't say "hello" or "goodbye" but "Maranatha!" If we had the same upward look today, it would revolutionize the church. O that God's people had a deepening awareness of the imminent return of the Savior!

While on a South Pole expedition, British explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton left a few men on Elephant Island, promising that he would return. Later, when he tried to go back, huge icebergs blocked the way. But suddenly, as if by a miracle, an avenue opened in the ice and Shackleton was able to get through. His men, ready and waiting, quickly scrambled aboard. No sooner had the ship cleared the island than the ice crashed together behind them. Contemplating their narrow escape, the explorer said to his men, "It was fortunate you were all packed and ready to go!" They replied, "We never gave up hope. Whenever the sea was clear of ice, we rolled up our sleeping bags and reminded each other, The boss may come today."

Prayer: Ask God to help you always be ready for His Son's return.

"62 percent of all Americans believe that Jesus Christ will return to earth someday."
~George Gallup
"The secret of a good sermon is to have a good beginning and a good ending, then having the two as close together as possible."
~George Burns
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