Today's Verse: 1 Corinthians 15:24

Sunday, April 16, 2017

Then the end will come, when he hands over the kingdom to God the Father after he has destroyed all dominion, authority and power.
— 1 Corinthians 15:24
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Thoughts on Today's Verse...

Closing time! That's when everything is counted, the doors are locked, and the final tally is made. Jesus is Lord of closing time. Even though he won the victory over death and sin while on the cross and with the empty tomb (Colossians 2:12-15), we're still waiting to get swept up into his victory march. That day is coming. Every knee will bow, and every tongue will confess Jesus' power, glory, and reign (Philippians 2:10-11). Every evil power will face destruction. However, the hearts that are yielded to God will be placed into his loving and mighty hands forever and share in his glory (Colossians 3:3-4). Our Lord reigns!

My Prayer...

Almighty God, Father of grace and mercy, I appreciate your tenderness and patience with me. However, Father, I am also comforted to know your power and might will exert itself fully upon the earth and against the powers of hell. I am heartened to know that Jesus will assert his rule and destroy everything false, malicious, evil, and wicked. Maranatha!* May that day, and our Lord Jesus Christ, come soon! In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen.
* In 1 Corinthians 16:22, Paul uses the Aramaic phrase Maranatha, which is translated, "Come, Lord!"

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