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In the depths of imagination, I progress.
Unveiling secrets that the world does not embrace.
With wide eyes, I unlock mysteries unknown
Looking beyond the ordinary, which no one knows.
As the veil of the dark lifts and departs,
I glimpse a playground for curious celestial bodies,
Where dreams intertwine with reality's embrace,
A tapestry of whispers, of boundless grace.
In these visions of the days unfolding
Possibilities emerge, like tales yet untold.
With every sneak peek into what lies ahead,
Hope and wonder build, like seeds sewn and spread.
Through each window of time, I glean and perceive,
The songs of triumph, the lessons I can achieve.
With open heart and mind, I shall navigate,
The twists and turns of life, for it is never too late.
So let us together embark on this glorious quest,
Embracing the extraordinary at our behest.
For in the realm of dreams, and futures yet to be,
We'll paint our own story, with love and bravery.
Death a compulsory phase for all.
We have a new post for you today, which is a little bit spooky, which is on DEATH. This will be the center of discussion for today. let's begin.
Death is a compulsory phase for all humans. All living things must pass through this phase, the mystery about death is that you never know when it is your turn to die. But I would like to ask a rhetorical question "How are we preparing for death?". When a person dies, one takes nothing away from this world as "Empty handed we came, Empty handed we return."
As a Christian, we should be prepared for life after death and be Heavenly minded. I quote from John 14:2 "In my father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you." from that scripture we see that Jesus has promised to prepare a place for us. A place with peace, joy, riches and his Glory. so, we must strive to make it to heaven. As the kingdom suffereth violence in Matthew 11:12.
In addition, we must have it in mind that we are just in this world to carry out a specified assignment. our primary assignment is to gain more people into the house of God, we should not neglect the great commission given to us, we should also brace ourselves for the judgment day. The day we shall stand before our Creator to account for all we have used life for on earth. were the children of God will be separated from the unbelievers. this brings this question to mind "Are we true children of God?" Because not all that call themselves Christians are children of God. But all those that have Christ like behavior.
I would want us to check our lives today and also be watchful and prayerful, to stand against Satan's temptation. Thank you for joining for this blog post, I hoped you benefitted from it, if you did, please be sure to share, follow and comment on this blog.
So, my name is Abigial (Emerald), this is Jdsignate blogs, and I will catch you in the next one.
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PREPARING FOR THE SECOND COMING OF CHRIST: HOW TO BE READY FOR HIS RETURN.
Introduction1 Thessalonians 5:2 - "For you know quite well that the day of the Lord will come unexpectedly, like a thief in the night."
The day of the Lord will come unexpectedly, like a thief in the night. But the question is: will you be ready when He comes?
When I was young, I experienced a robbery in our house. The thief entered in the middle of the night, took the movable valuables, and left hurriedly when my mum woke up and suspected unusual movement in the house. The thief escaped because we raised the alarm late. We all have different robbery experiences—whether while sleeping, or face-to-face on the street with weapons demanding our phone, jewelry, or money. Sometimes, they are even bold enough to snatch your bag from you. Despite the different types of robberies, the common factor is that they are "unexpected". The Bible says that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night.
How prepared are you for the second coming of the Lord? We've grown used to hearing preachers and evangelists urge us to give our lives to Christ. For some, it has become a cliché. We've become familiar with hearing the word but not being doers of the word. There's a song we used to sing in my secondary school: "Going to church every day, pretending will not come. Bible in your hands, evil in your mind; the Bible is warning that you should repent, for it may be too late to say 'had I known.'" It may be too late to wish you could turn back the hands of time.
From my little research, I've realized that people don't like hearing preachers talk about the second coming of Christ because it scares them. Some feel they are not ready to become born again because they still want to "enjoy life," believing that becoming born again early means they have subscribed to suffering. Ironically, not being born again is literally living a hard life.
Becoming born again before the coming of Christ is the only ticket to heaven, and we don't know when Christ will come. It might be now as I'm typing this, it could be next week, or later—nobody knows. But how do we keep being saints until He comes? How do we remain born again after many years?
Firstly, being conscious of our new life in Christ is very important and necessary. The consciousness of your new life in Christ helps you remain focused and prepared for the second coming of Christ. This consciousness helps you abstain from all appearance of evil (1 Thessalonians 5:22). It helps you always be at the center of God's will for your life, not found in the path of sinners nor in the seat of the scornful (Psalm 1:1). It also helps you discover God's purpose for your life; you get busy fulfilling that purpose instead of waiting idly for the second coming of Christ.
Another way to be ready for the second coming of Christ is to engage in spiritual activities, such as studying and meditating on the word of God, which reminds us of His return. Additionally, through prayer—communion and communication with God—we energize and strengthen our spirit. The power of fellowshipping with other believers also strengthens us to remain in the household of faith (Ephesians 4:3).
Lastly, and most importantly, is the decision to give your life to Christ. Both sinners and saints will die one day, but what comes next after death? Reigning with Christ after death is the goal. Thriving or striving on earth only to end up struggling in the pit of fire is not worth it when you can simply say this confession to secure a place in heaven:
"Lord Jesus, thank you for giving up your life for me to live. I acknowledge and believe in my heart that you died for me. Have mercy on me for my iniquities. I accept you into my life today and acknowledge you as my Father and Savior. Thank you, Jesus, for saving me. Amen."
Hurray! You are now born again and qualified to reign with Christ. Congratulations! If you made that confession, ensure you join a Bible-believing church for mentorship and to help you grow.
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