by Kelly Knowlden
Picture this: a man dressed in uniform with sword strapped to his side, regal in his bearing, strides to the front of a crowd. On his head, a circlet of gold. Splendor and majesty mark his bearing. His face is set with determination that is fearful to behold. He casts out evildoers from his presence with his glance. He smiles with twinkling eyes at those who love him. He is adored by thousands. And his enemies do not have a chance against the arrows of his indignation and they know it. He is the King. For us, it is King Jesus!
Now read this: “What we will be has not yet been made known. But we know that when He appears, we shall be like Him.” While this passage is not primarily one about physical resemblances, it does imply likeness of character. And, if we love King Jesus (live for Him), that will be you and me!
My purpose in writing this is the same as the apostle John. In the midst of trials here below, the overwhelming work or the severe circumstances, the encouragement of a coming King who will set all things to right buoys our hearts. Gone will be our sin of boredom, our impatience at sameness, our lust for excitement. Gone, too, will be tears, hurts, fears, and needs. What a day!
Encourage your children, too, with that biblical hope!
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