Our earthly
lives are a brief—but meaningful—journey towards our eternal home with God. Isn’t
it exciting to think about spending eternity with Jesus? We can’t wait to leave
this world behind and experience the incredible life God has planned for us!
But in the meantime, we’ve got a super important job to do here on earth.
We are not
saved to sit—we are saved to serve! Jesus didn’t rescue us just so we could
wait around for heaven. No, He gave us salvation and a new life so we could
live for Him now. Paul reminds us in 2 Corinthians 5:15 that
Christ died and rose again so that we might no longer live for ourselves but
for Him. As we wait for His return, our waiting isn’t passive—it’s active,
expectant, and filled with purpose!
Paul’s words
come in the middle of a discussion about our heavenly dwelling. He knew that
life here is temporary, but instead of focusing on escape, he focused on mission.
Because Christ died for us, our old way of living is gone—we belong to Him.
Waiting for Jesus isn’t about marking time; it’s about making an impact!
If Christ
gave His life for us, shouldn’t we give our lives for Him? That means
surrendering our plans for His, trading self-interest for His kingdom work. It
means serving, loving, and sharing the Gospel while we wait for His return.
Every day is an opportunity to live fully for Him, whether in our
workplace, home, or community.
Don’t wait
idly—live intentionally! Seek opportunities to share Jesus. Serve others as an
act of worship. Pray for divine appointments. Let your life reflect the love
and truth of Christ, so that when He returns, He will find you faithful. As Jesus
said in Matthew 24:46, “Blessed is that servant whom his master will find so
doing when he comes.”
May the Lord ignite your heart with passion for His purposes! May you live each day with joyful expectation, dying to self and serving Him with all your heart as you eagerly await His glorious return.
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