Romans 13:11-14 (NRSV)
Salvation is near
Besides this, you know what time it is, how it is now the moment for you to wake from sleep. For salvation is nearer to us now than when we became believers; the night is far gone, the day is near. Let us then lay aside the works of darkness and put on the armor of light; let us live honorably as in the day, not in reveling and drunkenness, not in debauchery and licentiousness, not in quarreling and jealousy. Instead, put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to gratify its desires.
Reflection
He will come again. Jesus will come again. You know that and so do I. Jesus will come again. Wake up to what time it is. Live the salvation you have received. Put away all those evil desires and selfish adventures. Jesus is coming!
Awake and love one another as we have been commanded. Love and live the life Jesus has called you to live. Help the needy, the sick, the poor. Stop hoarding possessions and live. Jesus is coming. Thanks be to God!
Prayer
God, you come to us in so many ways. You draw near to my heart. I know that Jesus will come again, but today I rejoice that Jesus has come to me and chosen me and called me to live for and in him as he has lived for and in me. Send me forth today, tomorrow and forever to love all those you give to me. --- Amen
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