“WHEN CHRIST APPEARS, WE SHALL BE LIKE HIM”

June 9, 2014

“WHEN CHRIST APPEARS, WE SHALL BE LIKE HIM”

Jesus paid a price on Calvary with His own blood so that we will have faith and not FEAR the unknown. Jesus will always enter our lives if we ask Him just to fill us up and give us “life more abundantly.” He seeks to quench our spiritual thirst. But we have to recognize and be VIGILANT because Satan is out to destroy you, so why should we give him this opportunity when Christ has given us the  opportunity to “Trust in him at all times and be saved.

For God is our refuge.”  But there must be a PASSION, or A THIRST for what Our God is willing to give us Psalm 42:1-2 says: “As the deer longs for streams of water, so I long for you, O God.” I thirst for God, We need to recognize our need to be filled by Him and Not by the things the god of this world places before us that one day will pass away.

When the disciples saw Christ walking on the sea, they were TERRIFIED and they cried out in FEAR. What are the fears that keep you from allowing God’s Spirit to transform your Character into the character of Christ. 1 John 1:3 (NIV) tells us “Dear friends, now we are children of God, and what we will be has not yet been made known. But we know that WHEN CHRIST APPEARS, WE SHALL BE LIKE HIM for we shall see him as he is.”

My friends let’s focus today on those eight words “WHEN CHRIST APPEARS, WE SHALL BE LIKE HIM.” Not our mothers or fathers or our favorite character on TV who we love to watch, “for Salvation is found in no one else” but Christ. Now I must ask you to take a self-evaluation today and ask yourself how far are you away from reaching that goal and are you seeking Christ Presence each day with a Passion so “WHEN CHRIST DOES APPEAR, YOU WILL BE LIKE HIM.”

When the disciples saw Christ walking on water “they were terrified.” Matt 14:27-29 (NIV) tells us “But Jesus immediately said to them: “Take courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid.” “Lord, if it’s you,” Peter replied, “tell me to come to you on the water.” “Come,” he said. Peter followed Christ and did as He asked. My friends our initial step must be to come to Christ when He calls.

Open God’s word and seek Him daily as you allow self to die, He is calling you! Make His Passion to save you Your Passion to be saved and tell others also about the saving grace of our God and what He is willing to do for anyone who believes? What a risky step for us to take, giving it all to the Master as we follow Him on this Journey He has placed us on.

“But by Faith it is possible” to Finish this journey and cross over into the promise land, but it must be all about our Faith and God’s saving grace. Christ Calls us today, He will be here soon, tell God I’m going to listen, obey, and trust You. I’m going to move in whatever direction you lead. I don’t really want to because I’m satisfied and content with the status quo. I have a good job, I got everything I need in life, why am I taking a chance with you.

But my friends have faith God is calling you today, to follow him.  In addition, tell yourself I’m going to Follow Christ simply because He is calling and wants to save me from the forces of evil, and imminent destruction and oh what a sacrifice was paid so WHEN HE APPEARS, I SHALL BE LIKE HIM “But God demonstrates his own love for us in this:

While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” Romans 5:8 (NIV) And if at times you may begin to sink, like Peter cry out when you see the rough winds of this world “LORD SAVE ME!” and immediately Jesus reached out his hand and caught him. “You of little faith,” he said, “why did you doubt? Matt 14:31 (NIV) and when Peter held onto the saving hands of Christ the winds died down.” Where is your faith today my friends how close are you to being like CHRIST WHEN HE APPEARS?

So my friends today. Stay focused, remain faithful, love one another and endure till the end and never forget to STUDY&PRAY