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I was reading the Book of Hebrews (bedtime reading? Yes!) in the Revised English Version (REV), and came across an interesting little detail:
In chapter 9, verse 28, the word “eagerly” occurs (but not in the KJV!):
“Christ ... will appear a second time, not to deal with sin, but to bring salvation to those who eagerly await Him” (emphasis supplied).
The original language supports the little touch that the REV supplies.
(a) Those who believe and appreciate the pure gospel of Jesus eagerly want Him to return a second time.
(b) Their lives are dedicated to await His second coming because they have immersed themselves in the story of His first coming in the Gospels. They love the story.
(c) They pray the Lord’s Prayer with deep conviction: “Our Father which art in heaven, ... Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven” (Matt. 6.10). Soon! Yes, in my lifetime!
(d) There is nothing they want to see happen on earth as much as they want to see the Father’s will be done on earth.
(e) To this end they have dedicated their lives. Each new morning, and throughout each day they keep praying, “Father in heaven, take not Thy Holy Spirit from me; what do You want me to do today?”
(f) Eagerly awaiting Christ’s second coming gives those who love His gospel the joy of something heavenly to live for and work for, young or old.
(g) Join them today!
Be sure to check your e-mail for "Dial Daily Bread" again tomorrow.
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