Eagerly Waiting

The WORD today (see http://usccb.org/bible/readings/012813.cfm) reminds me that Jesus would bring salvation to those who eagerly await him.

The first reading reminds us that Christ died once to save us from sin and death, and he will come a second time to bring salvation to those who eagerly await him. Indeed, the psalm reminds us that Christ has done marvellous deeds.

Christ’s second coming is usually associated with the end of the world. People are generally afraid of that – the time when the world as we know it would perish, and we would be judged by the way we live our lives. Yes, scary, but those who are followers of Christ should not be afraid. If we are not of the world, if we are not too comfortable in the world and remember to live our faith, then we should not be afraid. We should take comfort and joy in Christ’s word that when he comes, he would bring salvation to those who eagerly await him.

Waiting is not a fun process. We human beings generally do not want to wait.  We want fast results and quick action – that’s why in this world, we have a lot of instant things – instant noodles and other food, instant and fast relief medicines, quick return of our investments, etc. We are impatient. But Jesus reminds us that we should be patient and continue doing his work while in this world… and eagerly await him when he comes to bring us salvation.

Am I living my life in a way that I would be glad when Christ comes?

Father God,

Thank you for today. Thank you for another day, another week. Lord, I ask that you help me live my life in a way pleasing to you, that I may be one of those who will be glad when you come again, that I may be eagerly awaiting your salvation when you come again in glory. Amen.

Blessed week!

In Christ,

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