John 5:24-27
"He will come again to judge the living and the dead."
Very truly, I tell you, anyone who hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life, and does not come under judgment, but has passed from death to life.
Very truly, I tell you, the hour is coming, and is now here, when the dead will hear the voice of the Son of God, and those who hear will live. For just as the Father has life in himself, so he has granted the Son also to have life in himself; and he has given him authority to execute judgment, because he is the Son of Man.
John 5:24-27
In this passage, Jesus speaks of judging the dead and the living. What questions and emotions arise as you read it?
Do you trust Jesus to “execute judgement”? As you read, do these words feel like good news or bad news?
Rest in Jesus’ promise of eternal life. Pray for God to make things right. Share this good news with someone today.
PRAYER FOR THIS WEEK
O God, you have given us the sure promise that Jesus will return to judge the earth. Make us ready, we pray, for his royal coming, that we may consider daily what sort of people we ought to be, and be found faithful servants waiting and working for our Master’s return. Make us bold in our witness until that day when he comes at last to make all things right. Amen.