When Jesus returns

The Thomas Kincaid calendar for Easter said, “We can choose to trust that things will work out.” How true. It’s our choice. Easter has come and gone, and our hearts were either stirred by the possibility of His returning soon, or we were like the stubborn Israelites in the wilderness either ignoring it or just not seeing the hope before us.

If it’s the latter for you, maybe a picture painted from the Bible will be encouraging. Close your eyes and see before you a beautiful garden. The vibrant colors of God’s creation are breathtaking; like nothing we’ve ever seen before with our fallen eyes. Even the cosmos are aligned with perfection. The stars are twinkling with full power, and there is no need for the sun or the moon, because Jesus is the light of the world.

Work in the garden is all for the glory of God. Life is consumed with taking care of the animals, eating the right food, hand tilling the crag-free soil with gladness and joy in our hearts. There is no smog, no stressful commuting or labor, nor complaining. There isn’t any death. God walks and talks with His people and pours out his love on them for all eternity.

That is what it was like when Adam and Eve were created in the Garden of Eden. God’s intended perfection for mankind. That is what He is going to restore at His return. That is why He sent His Son. Are you ready for His power and glory to be manifest in your life? Believe on these things and renew the hope in your heart in order to be prepared for His return.

Even so Lord, come quickly!