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Acts 16:9-15
Revelations 21:9-14; 21-27
John 16:23-33
He is Risen! He is Risen Indeed! Alleluia!
I love to watch the kids wait in anticipation for something great. There’s just so much excitement and enthusiasm! We took a couple days this week to celebrate the kids summer birthdays early again this year at Great Wolf Lodge. How many days until we go to GWL? Is it tomorrow? The suspense is so difficult for them, because they want it so badly. The anticipation for this Dad, isn’t quite as positive. For me, it is more akin to anticipating a test with apprehension and anxiety. Yes, anticipation can be negative, and no, it’s really not that bad for me anymore. I’m used to it. Getting a better price, having fewer people there and less chaos in the off season really helps!
Consider how this relates to people’s feelings about the end times and judgement. We’ve been learning a little about that each Sunday in our readings from Revelation. We can anticipate our Lord’s coming at the end in judgement with great joy, without fear or trembling because we already know the outcome. No need to worry about that test -you’re going to Ace it, and you know it. Why? Not because of our works or smarts, but because Jesus already took it, as your substitute. He died and rose again from the dead. The judge has already handed down the verdict of “not guilty”. You have peace with God and your sins are forgiven. Nothing can snatch you out of the hands of your Good Shepherd.
That is something to get excited about and look forward to!
Blessings on your week!
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