When Jesus Christ returns to planet earth, as He promised to do, several exciting things are going to happen in the life of every believer.
We will see Him. The Psalmist says, “I will see Your face” (17:15).
We will be transformed. John says, “We shall be like Him” (1 John 3:2). David declares, “I will awake in Your likeness” (Psalm 17:15).
Why is this important? John says, “Everyone who has this hope in Him purifies himself, just as He is pure” (1 John 3:3).
I am inspired to live godly today because I know that one day I am going to stand before the Lord face to face. There will be a judgment for believers. See 1 John 2:28.
I am also inspired to live godly today because I know God wants me to become like Jesus. Knowing God’s will for my life, I gladly cooperate with His sanctifying process. I am eager to make progress in my journey toward Christ-likeness.
At the culmination of history, we will at last be satisfied (Psalm 17:15) and will experience permanent joy that no one will take away (John 16:22).