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Daily Encounter: A Week-day Devotional by Richard (Dick) Innes of ACTS International

Wednesday, December 26, 2007
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1. Will Jesus Come to Earth Again?

Jesus said, "In my Father's home [heaven] there are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me."1

Year after year with "tireless regularity and eternal patience," God reminds the world every Christmas that he sent his Son, Jesus, to save lost mankind. Christmas is also God's reminder that Jesus is coming back to earth for all who have accepted him as their personal Lord and Savior.

His first coming is an indisputable fact of history. His second coming to end this world age is just as certain. According to Bible scholars, there are 1,845 references in the Old Testament and 318 in the New Testament about Christ's second coming to earth. This means for every prophecy in the Bible about Christ's first coming—every one of which was fulfilled in minute detail—there are eight about his second coming!

Jesus is coming again. God has promised this in his Word, the Bible. Jesus himself promised it as well. And all the signs that Jesus and the Bible said would immediately precede his return are evident today, also reminding us that Christ's return could be very soon. If it were today, would you be ready?

Christmas is also a reminder to all Christians that Jesus has commissioned all of us to spread his message of salvation to everyone everywhere.2 Jesus said that, "This gospel of the kingdom will be preached in the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come."3 Never has this been more possible than it is today because our generation has the greatest means of worldwide communications the world has ever seen.

Suggested prayer: "Dear God, how can I ever thank you enough for your great CHRISTmas love gift to me and to the world. In appreciation for all you have done for me, I surrender my heart and life afresh to you. Please make me usable and use me in whatever way you will to be a part of your plan to spread the gospel to the world in which I live and in some way to people around the world. Thank you for hearing and answering my prayer. Gratefully in Jesus' name. Amen."

Note: If you have never received Jesus as your Savior I encourage you to read God's Invitation at: http://tinyurl.com/6k49w or if you would like to make a recommitment of your life to Jesus Christ, do let us know by filling in and checking the appropriate box at: http://www.actsweb.org/decision.php

1. John 14:2-3 (NIV).
2. Mark 16:15.
3. Matthew 24:14 (NIV).

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"Thank you... GOD bless you"

--sherrin (india)
Thu, 28 Feb 2008 10:37:25 AM

"Thanks Matt & Mitch...

Chanses are, we will be looking from the right; and He will come from the left."

--Kurt (Canada)
Wed, 27 Feb 2008 14:06:28 PM

"Thanks Matt & Mitch...

Chanses are, we will be looking from the right; and He will come from the left."

--Kurt (Canada)
Wed, 27 Feb 2008 14:06:21 PM

"Can anyone show me any biblical references, other than a couple of verses wildly blown out of context that point to a Rapture before the Tribulation? Read your Bibles carefully enough, and you'll discover that the Rapture Theology is nothing but wishful thinking. After realizing that no Scripture supports a pre-trib Rapture (unless you wildly take that verse out of its context), think to yourself for a moment: Does the Bible say we are perfected in our sufferings (see Hebrews 2:10), or does it say that we are going to ride on a magic carpet ride out of harm's way?

Notice how this Rapture Theology is popular in North America, where we have an aversion to pain. Not so popular in places of the world where people are actually suffering.

Look at all the glorious martyers throughout history, did the Lord Rapture them from being glorified and perfected in their sufferings? What makes you think that the Lord will Rapture us then out of suffering? The truth is he won't, he won't because it doesnt say so in his Word (unless blow the verses out of context), nor does it agree with how he has been glorified by many saints throughout history. We're in for one big suprise when when one day, we'll wake up, and we'll be arrested for our beliefs (Read Matt 24)."

--Matt (Canada)
Wed, 27 Feb 2008 12:20:30 PM

"I am a Muslim,Ihave seen Jesus may Peace be upon him many times in dreams and visions as well! Last time I saw him in my dream was December,31st 2007.
He was back, and I was blessed to be one of the people who he wanted to see.It was so spiritual!"

--Mhammad (U.S)
Wed, 06 Feb 2008 17:19:18 PM

"Iam blessed with a gift of Vision. The last one was on 01/13/08. That, Iam standing on top of a building. I see things or products(like a style of camera/cell phone etc.) changing very fast like a blink of an eye.Then,I walked to a woman standing at the shore. Beside her is a huge white wall made with mountain stones. She said"IN FEW MORE YEARS IT WILL ALL FINISH".
I want to share this message with all that we will be meeting our Lord and Saviour soon."

--Iris (USA)
Mon, 04 Feb 2008 14:59:30 PM

"Jesus is coming to us everyday, every hour,minute, seconds of our life. Dont you see, hear and feel Him. We all must be.......
Ethel"

--Estela D.Obnamia (Philippines)
Wed, 26 Dec 2007 05:46:43 AM

"Hi Dick,
Thank you for all the years of getting your Daily Encounter. It is uplifting and encouraging. Yes My Lord Jesus is coming and that will be an awesome day. To see His face and experience His love for me. I experienced His touch and saw many miracles happened. We need to be hungry for more of His Holy Ghost and of His Fire to have more courage to speak the truth and to perform the miracles Jesus teaches in His Word. May God Bless you and your family in the new year"

--Shorty (South Africa)
Wed, 26 Dec 2007 04:24:33 AM

"Can somebody tell me when the Second Coming will take place. Can somebody tell me who has ever entered Heaven or Hell?"

--Robert (Singapore)
Wed, 26 Dec 2007 03:49:46 AM

"Yes and definitely Jesus is coming again (Harpazo)taking all the believers and followers of Him: both dead (physically) and alive. Those who are dead physically will be alive and will have an immortal body.We have all the signs of rapture in our midst. The Gospel must be preached throughout the world.(Mathew 24:14; 28: 19-20)That is what all believers should do: share and preach the good news about Jesus!"

--Ester (Philippines)
Wed, 26 Dec 2007 02:34:54 AM

"I belive in the second appearence of Jesus before the day judgement. I also belive that He is the true prophet and messenger of God.But I do not understand that how can be Men can be Son of God! Can any one explain.

Marry Christmas to all. "

--Aftab (UK)
Wed, 26 Dec 2007 02:17:57 AM

"The Lord is my savior and I rely on him for many things, small or large, I love him and do not care who knows it, they can take God out of everything but my heart....He is totally awesome and wished everyone would come to him and know him."

--Donna (United States)
Wed, 26 Dec 2007 01:59:07 AM

"Todays posting, "Will Jesus come to earth again?", just got me thinking about so called 'global warming' and all...this is all part of God's process and in His word where it says, "strange happenings in dirverse places", isn't that just exactly what's happening? The world has never seen so many strange happenings in diverse places and that excites me for His coming!! Praise The Lord! ...and come quickly!"

--Sharon (USA)
Wed, 26 Dec 2007 01:40:31 AM

"We as Christians know that Jesus will return someday to take us home,but not before satan is cast out of Heaven and starts his Satanic Ministry down here.He will come appearing to be "Like Christ",doing Miracles and what seems good for a time.Please don't be decieved in thinking that he is "The Christ" that we have all been waiting for.Remember when Jesus does come,everyone on Earth will see him at the same time.You probably won't get this teaching in Church,so Educated yourself, reading God's Word with meaning.Amen!!!"

--Mitch (USA.)
Wed, 26 Dec 2007 01:34:29 AM

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