HABAKKUK 2:3 (MSG)
This vision-message is a witness
pointing to what’s coming.
It aches for the coming—it can hardly wait!
And it doesn’t lie.
If it seems slow in coming, wait.
It’s on its way. It will come right on time.
1 PETER 4:7-8 (ABP)
Since the culmination of everything is at hand double down on self-control. And keep your head clear so that through prayer you can tune into what God is doing. Make sure that you stoke the flames of love for each other through constant attention.
SUMMARY SENTENCE
Stay focused on what is coming.
DAILY FODDER
I love the motto of the US Coast Guard — Semper Paratus — "always ready!" That is, they want to maintain vigilance so they can rescue people and protect the country. It's not a matter of "if" a crisis occurs but of "when" a crisis occurs. Coasties allow the inevitable to define what they are doing right now. So it should be for followers of Jesus.
PRAYER
God, you've promised to wrap things up at some point and through Christ to right all the wrongs. I confess that I'm among the short-sighted people who lose focus if I have to wait too long. Keep me self-controled and tuned into what you're doing and saying during the lead up to the grand finale. I'm going to be semper paratus. Amen.
Our Father in Heaven,
We hold your name in the highest regard.
Please come and establish your reign here on earth
so that everything that happens here will align
with what is happening there.
Forgive us our wrongdoing,
and we’ll forgive those who have wronged us.
Shield us from the trials and temptations that come our way.
Lastly, we pray that you would protect us from all forms of evil.
Amen!
