Hebrews 9:28
Unto them that look for him shall he appear the second time without sin unto salvation.
This is our hope. He to whom we have already looked as coming once to bear the sins of many will have another manifestation to the sons of men; this is a happy prospect in itself. But that second appearing has certain peculiar marks which glorify it exceedingly.
Our Lord will have ended the business of sin. He has so taken it away from His people and so effectually borne its penalty that He will have nothing to do with it at His second coming. He will present no sin offering, for He will have utterly put sin away.
Our Lord will then complete the salvation of His people. They will be finally and perfectly saved and will in every respect enjoy the fullness of that salvation. He comes not to bear the result of our transgressions but to bring the result of His obedience; not to remove our condemnation but to perfect our salvation.
Our Lord thus appears only to those who look for Him. He will not be seen in this character by men whose eyes are blinded with self and sin. To them He will be a terrible Judge and nothing more. We must first look to Him and then look for Him; and in both cases our look shall be life.
Words of Wisdom
Forgive
I am free to love–fully and generously.
Forgiveness may not always come easily. It may be difficult to let go of a past hurt or feelings of disappointment in myself or someone else. As I connect with the unconditional love and acceptance of God, I am ready to be forgiving and to move on with my life.
With God, I experience the transformational power of love in action. I find peace within conflict, growth where there had been stagnation, and compassion in place of anger or guilt.
God is with me in every moment and in every situation. As forgiveness frees my heart, mind, and spirit, I begin again to fully express love and acceptance for myself and others, just as we are.
“When he saw their faith, he said, ‘Friend, your sins are forgiven you.'”–Luke 5:20
