Sin and Salvation

"...so also Christ was offered once for all time as a sacrifice to take away the sins of many people. He will come again, not to deal with our sins, but to bring salvation to all who are eagerly waiting for him." Hebrews 9

 
Movie makers have long ago recognized the profitability of sequels. When a movie hits it big, the wheels start spinning. Possible story lines begin to develop that bring back these now loved characters and their adventures. In high school, I was taken in hook, line and sinker with the "Back to the Future" series and "The Raiders of the Lost Ark" series. Secretly, I keep hoping to see Marty McFly and Indiana Jones on the big screen one more time.

The Book of Hebrews presents repeatedly the greatest sequel of all times -- the return of Jesus. In chapter nine, the author lays out clearly what Jesus' mission was the first time he came. Defeat sin. He did that on the cross and proved it by raising from the dead. Now, we wait in eager anticipation for his return. We are living between the two. Soon, he will arrive again bringing with him the full reality of his salvation that we begin to receive when we put our faith and trust in him. 
 
Waiting, typically, doesn't fall on our top ten favorite things lists. We prefer to jump right into the next thing. Ever since Jesus ascended to heaven, his followers have been wanting to see him come back. The Bible tells us he waits because he doesn't want anyone to miss out on heaven. He wants everyone to say "yes" to Jesus. Perhaps he's waiting on you? Or maybe your loved ones, friends, neighbors, coworkers? Regardless, remain prayerfully expectant and vigilant because his next arrival is going to be the sequel that ends all sequels.

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