As God's children, we have no reason to fear his coming. "For God has not destined us for wrath, but to obtain salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ, who died for us so that whether we are awake or asleep we might live with him" (1 Thessalonians 5:9-10). Jesus promised, "Truly, truly, I say to you, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life. He does not come into judgment, but has passed from death to life" (John 5:24).
We know we are God's children because:
1} we love our brothers and sisters in Christ, (1 John 3:10; 4:7-12, 19-20)
2} we obey God's commandments (1 John 5:2-5)
3} his spirit bears witness with our Spirit that we are his children
(Romans 8:16)
4} The Holy Spirit has been poured out in our hearts (Romans 8:5; 1 Thessalonians 4:8; Ephesians 4:30).
John wrote, "And now, little children, abide in him; that, when he shall appear, we may have confidence, and not be ashamed before him at his coming. If you know that he is righteous, you know that every one that practices righteousness is born of him" (1 John 2:28-29).
Wouldn't it be wonderful if we saw him today?
