'Do It Eagerly.'
a) Romans 8:23. Wait eagerly for adoption to sonship, the redemption of our bodies.
b) 1 Corinthians 1:7. Eagerly wait for our Lord Jesus Christ to be revealed.
c) 1 Corinthians 12:31; 1 Corinthians 14:1. Eagerly desire the greater Gifts.
d) Galatians 5:5. Through the Spirit we eagerly await by Faith the Righteousness for which we hope.
e) Hebrews 9:28. Eagerly waiting for Christ.
f) 1 Peter 5:2. Pastors should eagerly tend the flock of God.
(This QT reminds me to Do It Eagerly)
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'Longing For His Appearing.'
2 Timothy 4:8.
a) Apostle Paul was looking forward to a crown of Righteousness.
b) The Lord, the Righteous Judge, will award Apostle Paul on that day.
c) This is not only for Apostle Paul but for all people who love and long for the Appearing of the Lord.
(Through this Second one I find a Biblical focus: Longing For His Appearing)
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Chris.
Eagerly waiting for Christ is not meant to be an unhealthy escape route for struggling Believers. Rather it is anticipation of a very wonderful change of life and environment. A commonly used phrase is that we are joyfully and expectantly to Eternity with the Lord.
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