“he will swallow up death permanently. The Sovereign Lord will wipe away the tears from every face,and remove his people’s disgrace from all the earth. Indeed, the Lord has announced it! At that time they will say, “Look, here is our God! We waited for him, and he delivered us. Here is the Lord! We waited for him. Let’s rejoice and celebrate his deliverance!””
“(Look! He is returning with the clouds, and every eye will see him, even those who pierced him, and all the tribes on the earth will mourn because of him. This will certainly come to pass! Amen.)”
Into the Text
The Second Coming of Christ stands as a beacon of hope for believers, lighting the way through the trials and tribulations of this world. Isaiah 25:8-9 provides a beautiful vision of this promise where one day we will be with our Savior forever and ever. There will be no more hurt, sadness, or tears. All will be made new and right as we live in God’s perfect kingdom.
This coming event reassures us that death does not have the final say. Jesus will return, establishing His eternal kingdom as well as bringing resurrection and perfect justice (Revelation 1:7).
Though we don’t know when this will happen and cannot predict the time, we can trust that all God’s promises are true and sure.
Our hope is firmly rooted in the certainty of Jesus’ return. As we wait, we are filled with anticipation and readiness (Titus 2:13). We look forward not only to the kingdom He will establish but to being with the King Himself.
Anticipating Christ’s return should influence our daily lives. Every moment carries eternal significance. Our prayers, kingdom work, and evangelism are integral to God’s plan for that glorious day. As we yearn for His return, our actions and faithfulness are crucial in developing our perseverance until His coming.
Prayer
Dear Jesus, thank you for the promise of your return. Help me to live in eager anticipation of that day, making every moment count for your kingdom. Strengthen my faith and fill me with hope as I wait for you. In your name, Amen.