Maranatha

Maranatha

“If only my words were written in a book— better yet, chiseled in stone!Still, I KNOW that God lives—the One who gives me back my life— and eventually He'll take His stand on earth.And I'll see Him—even though I get skinned alive!— see God myself, with my very own eyes. Oh, how I long for that day!”
Job 19:23-27 (The Message Version)
In the early church (70 – 320 A.D.) a certain word may have turned into a form of greeting between Christians. This word was used by Paul in I Cor. 16:22 and by John in Rev. 22:20.

It means “Oh Lord, Come” or “Lord Come Quickly”. The early Christians lived a difficult life and, like Paul, they prayed for Jesus to return but they also worked hard with every minute they had left to spread the wonderful news of God’s love and Christ’s sacrifice and resurrection.

Heavenly Father, help me hold on with all my strength to Your promise of eternal life. Help me know that I will be surrounded by such joy and light - for eternity - that it will make my life and pain here seem like a wisp of dark smoke - gone and remembered no more. God bless those who suffer and comfort them with love and hope. Lord, give me strength and time to spread the Good News. In the Good Shepherd's name I pray, Amen.

I Once Was Lost (Amazing Grace) from worshiphousemedia on GodTube.