March 26
Looking
for His Appearing
Titus 2:13
while we wait for the blessed hope—the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Daily Steps
The ultimate source of peace about the future lies not in knowing what happens next week, but in knowing how the story ends. For a new believer, the "blessed hope" is the certainty of Christ's return, an event that anchors your perspective and calms your fears.
The peace in this hope is immediate:
A Blessed Hope: The return of Jesus is called the "blessed hope." This means that no matter how difficult or uncertain your current life is, your final future is guaranteed to be joyful, glorious, and completely secure.
A Certain Event: You are "waiting for the appearing" of Jesus Christ. This is not a possibility; it is a fixed, certain event in God's timeline. This certainty removes the fear of the unknown.
When you allow the reality of Christ’s second coming to enter your daily thoughts, your earthly struggles shrink in significance. Your focus shifts from temporary worries to eternal glory, securing a deep, abiding peace about your final destination.
Reflective Question
How does the certainty of the "appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior" change the way you view the biggest struggle or stressor in your life right now?
Prayer
Lord Jesus, thank You for the blessed hope of Your return. I confess my tendency to focus only on my earthly concerns. Help me to lift my eyes and live in expectation of Your glorious appearing.
May the certainty of this eternal truth calm my fears, anchor my soul, and fill me with perfect peace about my future. Amen.
