The Bible uses words of great anticipation when it speaks of the faithful Christian’s desire for the return of Christ. Think about these words and ask yourself as you read them, “Does this describe me?”
“To those who eagerly wait for Him…” (Heb. 9:28). “We also eagerly wait for the Savior” (Phil. 3:20). “Looking for the blessed hope and glorious appearing of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ” (Titus 2:13). “To all who have loved His appearing” (2 Tim. 4:8). “Looking for and hastening the coming of the day of God” (2 Peter 3:12). “He who testifies to these things says, ‘Surely I am coming quickly.’ Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus!” (Rev. 22:20).
Are you eager for the Lord return? Are you looking for Him and looking for Him (the emphasis of the present tense verbs)? Do you desire it so earnestly that you just wish He would hasten? Will you love it when He comes? Is your heart saying, “Come, Lord!”?