新媒网 · 跨境数据社区

We don’t know what eventually happened to the Roman soldiers in charge of Jesus’ crucifixion. Perhaps some died quelling a forgotten riot or fighting a forgotten battle. Perhaps some of them died from injury or disease. Or, for all we know, all of them lived long and healthy lives, enjoyed their military retirement and died in their sleep at a ripe, old age. But there is one thing we do know. Every one of them will see Jesus again. “Every eye will see him, even those who pierced him.” Revelation 1:7 No matter that they are long dead. No matter that their bodies crumbled into dust centuries ago. They will see Jesus again. They, and everyone else who has ever lived on this earth. Have you ever thought about that? Everyone is going to see Jesus. Everyone. The checkout lady at the grocery store. The man who maintains the copier at your office. The administrator at the nursing home. The comedian on late-night TV. The boy who’s mowing your lawn this summer. The lead singer for your favorite band. The doctor who performed your mom’s knee replacement. Everyone is going to see Jesus. Whether they want to or not. This simple fact keeps things real for us. Our Savior is real. Our forgiveness through faith in him is real. Eternal life is real. It also gives us a sense of urgency. Our living Lord is coming back. When he does, the time for coming to faith in him is over. Look around you. Every eye you see will one day look on the face of Jesus. Prepare them for that moment. You know what to do. Prayer: Living Savior, one day you will return. While there is still time, empower me to share your gospel with those around me. Amen. Join us at Ascension for church this Sunday morning at 9:30 a.m. EST! We are a Christ-centered, Biblically-rooted church in Sarasota, just off of Fruitville Road, at 800 McIntosh Road. You can also join us online at ascensionwels.org. See you on Sunday! ----- This message is brought to you by Ascension Lutheran Church and School of Sarasota, Florida, WELS, and www.WhatAboutJesus.com . #wels #Ascension #lutheran #lutheranchurch #srq #sarasota #sarasotaflorida #devotional #hope #truth #faith #hope #biblestudy