The virgin Mary learned through an angel that she would be the mother of the Messiah and she prepared herself spiritually for His arrival. Singing a gentle song, she expressed her feelings of joy for the blessed assurance, “And my spirit has rejoiced in God my Savior. My soul magnifies the Lord” (Luke 1:46, 47).
She hoped that Jesus, in the quality of personal liberator, would bring joy to all those who paid attention to His words (John 2:5). Maria knew that the Savior would relieve suffering, He would cure the sick, He would encourage the sad and He would restore life. He, himself declared the purpose of His mission: “I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.” (John 10:10).
“For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved.” (John 3:17). Therefore, the Son of God did not come with the objective of judging, pointing out faults, or to condem and throw sinners in the a lake of fire and torment. He came to save the world.
The death of Christ on the Cross gave you the opportunity to be happy, so open your eyes to the perspective of a better future. You can leave the cocoon of your genetic and acquired limitations and be able to accomplish the greatest dreams of your heart.
While He was here, with charisma Jesus atttracted many people. Multitudes wanted to be near the Savior to obtain life. Although Christ had fed, cured, and resurrected human beings, in time, hunger, disease, and death returned to those people. Life on Earth continues to be under the effect of sin; for this reason, He promised to take us away from this place:
“And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself; that where I am, there you may be also.” (John 14:3). Be assured that He is not going to delay: “For yet a little while, and he that shall come will come, and will not tarry.” (Hebrews 10:37). And more: “Behold, he cometh with clouds; and every eye shall see him, (Revelation 1:7).
Living with God is the guarantee that you can have to enjoy life without the harmful consequences of sin. This promise has the greatest hope for humanity: “God will dwell with them…. And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.” (Revelation 21:3, 4).
The Bible says for you to face the situation with determination: “For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world; Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ; Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works. ” (Titus 2:11-14).
Just as Mary joyfully celebrated and made spiritual preparation for the first coming of Christ, the time has come for you to follow her example in relation to the return of the Savior of the world. It is worthwhile to believe in the fulfillment of the greatest hope and say with optimism: “Even so, come, Lord Jesus!” (Revelation 22:21).
There is only one condition for you to have this hope fulfilled in your life: accept Jesus as your personal Savior. He is anxious to transform your life and to take you from this world filled with violence, corruption, and insecurity.
Therefore, prepare yourself for the most sensational trip of all times, because Jesus will soon come to this dark planet to lead you to “a new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness.” (II Peter 3:13).
Paulo Roberto Pinheiro
Hope is everything that the whole world needs!!!!
By: PAULO EDSON ALVES FILHO on August 26, 2008
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