DECEMBER 14 - DAY 16
Matthew 24:15-31
S. Steve Kang
Thousands of angels burst out in praise, saying: "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!” (Luke 2:14), signaling the birth of the Christ child some 2000 years ago. When that very Christ, who lived, died and rose comes again, His angels will gather His elect to himself with a loud trumpet call. Reminiscent of the loud trumpet call broadcasting the Year of Jubilee on the Day of Atonement (Leviticus 28:9-10), the angels’ trumpet call will sound for one last time, inaugurating the eternal rest for His people and full communion with the Triune God. In thisAdvent season, we eagerly await for that trumpet call. On that day, God will wipe away every tear from our eyes. Neither shall there be mourning nor crying nor pain anymore, for the former things will pass away (Revelation 21:4). If the first advent provided a glimpse of the presence of God-with-us for His people, the second advent will usher His people into the full and eternal presence of God-with-us.
Prayer: God, may your unmistakable presence be ever so real in and among us as we avail ourselves to be used to expand your reign in this dark world. Amen.
Matthew 24:15-31
S. Steve Kang
Thousands of angels burst out in praise, saying: "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!” (Luke 2:14), signaling the birth of the Christ child some 2000 years ago. When that very Christ, who lived, died and rose comes again, His angels will gather His elect to himself with a loud trumpet call. Reminiscent of the loud trumpet call broadcasting the Year of Jubilee on the Day of Atonement (Leviticus 28:9-10), the angels’ trumpet call will sound for one last time, inaugurating the eternal rest for His people and full communion with the Triune God. In thisAdvent season, we eagerly await for that trumpet call. On that day, God will wipe away every tear from our eyes. Neither shall there be mourning nor crying nor pain anymore, for the former things will pass away (Revelation 21:4). If the first advent provided a glimpse of the presence of God-with-us for His people, the second advent will usher His people into the full and eternal presence of God-with-us.
Prayer: God, may your unmistakable presence be ever so real in and among us as we avail ourselves to be used to expand your reign in this dark world. Amen.
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