Day 43: Jesus, You Are My Blessed Hope

We live in that sometimes uncomfortable place of the “now and not yet.” The future for any who know Christ is bright and filled with promise. There will come a day when we have a true face-to-face experience with the Lord Jesus Christ. He will “appear” and we will see the magnificent glory of His appearing. Titus 2:13-14 says that we are “waiting for our blessed hope, the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ, who gave himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for himself a people for his own possession who are zealous for good works.” Malachi 3:16-17 speaks of the time when the Lord makes up His “treasured possession.” He says “They will be Mine” (Mal.3:17). I wonder if we realize just how precious we are to the Lord. I wonder if we know His own personal longing to hold His treasure close to His heart in eternity forever and ever. Such an experience for us will be like the sunrise – a dawning of a new day. All shadows will flee and sorrows disappear. Until then, may we heed the words of Paul written to Titus and “wait for the blessed hope,” giving ourselves to Him and serving tirelessly until we step from time into eternity.

My Response: Lord Jesus, I am learning to wait in the midst of all challenges, sorrows, darkness, frustration, and difficulties. You are my blessed hope and Your appearing changes the landscape of every day. Shine brightly in and through Me and touch the lives of those around me. In Jesus’ name, Amen.