Our Redemption Draweth Nigh

[Thompson, Darryl]

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Ellen G. White Estate, Devotional for October 30
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Our Redemption Draweth Nigh

When these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your
heads; for your redemption draweth nigh. Luke 21:28. 


The coming of Christ is nearer than when we first believed. The great
controversy is nearing its end. The judgments of God are in the land.
They speak in solemn warning, saying: "Be ye also ready: for in such an
hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh." Matthew 24:44. . . . 

We are living in the closing scenes of this earth's history. Prophecy is
fast fulfilling. The hours of probation are fast passing. We have no
time--not a moment--to lose. Let us not be found sleeping on guard. Let
no one say in his heart or by his works: "My lord delayeth his coming."
Let the message of Christ's soon return sound forth in earnest words of
warning. Let us persuade men and women everywhere to repent and flee
from the wrath to come. . . . 

The Lord is soon to come, and we must be prepared to meet Him in peace.
Let us be determined to do all in our power to impart light to those
around us. We are not to be sad, but cheerful, and we are to keep the
Lord Jesus ever before us. He is soon coming, and we must be ready and
waiting for His appearing. Oh, how glorious it will be to see Him and be
welcomed as His redeemed ones! Long have we waited, but our hope is not
to grow dim. If we can but see the King in His beauty we shall be
forever blessed. I feel as if I must cry aloud: "Homeward bound!" We are
nearing the time when Christ will come in power and great glory to take
His ransomed ones to their eternal home. . . . 

Long have we waited for our Savior's return. But nonetheless sure is the
promise. Soon we shall be in our promised home. There Jesus will lead us
beside the living stream flowing from the throne of God and will explain
to us the dark providences through which on this earth He brought us in
order to perfect our characters. There we shall behold with undimmed
vision the beauties of Eden restored. Casting at the feet of the
Redeemer the crowns that He has placed on our heads, and touching our
golden harps, we shall fill all heaven with praise to Him that sitteth
on the throne.

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