Introduction: What should we do? I mean waiting for Jesus to return? Just got a text comment on our NRC YOUTUBE. It went something like this…CHRISTians have been talking & waiting a long time for Jesus to return. That is true from a human perspective. But remember…. A day to the Lord is a thousand years. 

Peter writes, 

“8But, beloved, be not ignorant of this one thing, that one day is with the Lord as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day.” (2 Peter 3:8)

So what are we waiting for? The answer is for God to say “It’s time”! But what should we do as we are waiting?

1. Anticipate with Hope! (Tit 2:13)

“13Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ.”

There’s hope in Jesus! He’s in control!! He will prove that completely when He comes again. Are you anticipating His return?

2. Abrogate (change) our Lifestyle! (Tit 2:12)

“12Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world;”

While we are waiting, our lifestyle ought to be different than the world’s. Why? Because Jesus Christ is now our new owner! Under new management!! He makes the difference. 

3. Activate our telling others! (Tit 2:11)

“11For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men.”

Just like we activate our cell phones, otherwise they do not pick up a signal; we are to activate our testimony through the ministry of serving the Lord.

How are you doing?

Conclusion: So how can we experience REVIVAL before Jesus’ ARRIVAL?

The answer according to Paul is by

* Anticipation

* Abrogation

* Activation