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November 25, 2024 Monday Message:

Matthew 23:39 NLT, Jesus speaking: “For I tell you this, you will never see me again until you say, ‘Blessings on the one who comes in the name of the Lord!’”

Think of it like this. Jesus will return when the people here on earth like him, when we’re obedient and also welcoming. Jesus said that he and the Father are one, so he COULD go anywhere he wanted, being of the Holy Trinity. But ask yourself this question: Why would anyone want to go where they aren’t welcomed?

Welcoming the Father, Son or Holy Spirit isn’t just putting out the welcome mat. And it’s not mankind allowing God to come here. God doesn’t need our permission to do anything! But we are first to love the Lord, which means honoring the words in his Book and living our lives in harmony with Jesus’ example. It’s trusting the Holy Spirit for guidance as we live our lives.

Heaven should be able to plainly see that we are God’s people, and that the Lord is our God and Jesus is our Savior. Then Jesus can return, confident that he is welcome!

Pastor Norton Lawellin

Jesus In the City Fellowship