Just as Jesus Christ, who is from the Father, "the Word of God who became flesh to live with us," later returned home - after fulfilling the Law and prophecies of God through His birth and baptism, death, burial and resurrection - everyone re-born of God by the circumcision of the Holy Spirit and full water-immersion in His Name, will also return to the Father in Christ Jesus on the last day as triumphant vessels and Heirs of God's Kingdom (Ecc. 12:7, John 1:1-2 & 14). Being favored as friends of Christ to know this and happy to be leaving this world to receive mercy from its Judge, yet living according to His statutes, which keeps us separate from those facing eternal separation, and keeping teachings of the Truth, we should endeavor to love everyone we come across in life, discriminating against no one; for everything we own or possess on Earth is from the LORD, whom we belong to and whom we will surely return to in due time, even as we give Him the glory and love deserved of our King (Matt. 5:17-19, John 13:1 & 3, 15:14-15).
Moreover, "our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed to us," as Children of God living for Christ, proclaiming the Good News of God's Salvation which, transforming the mindsets of many, brings them through repentance to our Holy Father so that they might also experience the glorious presence of the only one who brings an everlasting joy to all who faithfully receive Him (Rom. 8:17-18).
PRAYER: Thank You, LORD, Heavenly Father, for the revelation of Your Word, which has made me realize where I came from and am fortunate to return to as I continue living to the fulfillment of my Christ's calling. Please, keep me guided by the Holy Spirit so that I may remain on the path of righteousness leading to Your Heavenly Kingdom, where every faithful Christian is pre-destined to live forever in your heart, in Jesus' Name,
Amen.
From John 16:28
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