1 John 3:2a-3
“But we know that when Christ appears, we shall be like Him, for we shall see Him as He is. All who have this hope in Him purify themselves, just as He is pure.”
Living in a constant awareness that the LORD’s coming is at hand, should have a definite effect on the way the Christians live their lives. Everyone one who looks for His coming walks with a greater degree of purity than they might otherwise walk to be sure.
When you read Jesus’ words concerning the end times it becomes very clear He wants us living each day looking for His return: “No man knows the day or the hour” – “He will come as a thief in the night.” One might not want to be found doing evil.
Therefore, live in expectation of His return, purify your walk and when He does return, the promise is we shall be like Him.
The Truth
“And as we live in God, our love grows more perfect. So we will not be afraid on the “day of judgment”, but we can face Him with confidence because we live like Jesus here in this world.” (1 John 4:17)
