1 Thess. 3 – 1 Timothy 5, Day 32

Sometimes we have a hard time figuring out what day it is. Ever have that problem? That’s why I’ve put a question mark after “Day 32.” The numbering seems to have gotten off a bit in our posts!

We’re like that in many areas of life — not the least of which is our spiritual life. Over and over again scripture tells us to know what day it is (Clue: We’re in the “last days”). We’re even told to know what time of day it is (Clue: Night is coming when no one can work).

Our passage for today speaks of the day when Christ will return for us. 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 is a great passage of hope that teaches about the day when the trumpet will sound and the dead in Christ will rise first. Those of us who are alive on earth will be caught up to meet Him in the air. Now that’s a day to look forward to!

Three things will be true of our lives if we remain focused on that great day of hope.
(1) We’ll live godly lives, knowing that our Lord will return at any moment (1 John 3:3).
(2) We’ll have hope and be encouraged (1 Thessalonians 4:18).
(3) We’ll be ready to give an answer to any person about our hope (1 Peter 3:15). We’ll want to tell others of the Good News.

Let’s make sure we know what day it is — and then live accordingly!

Mike Babcock