How Will That Second Advent Be?

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Acts 1:9-11 tells of Jesus' ascension: "And when He had said these things, as they were looking on, He was lifted up, and a cloud took Him out of their sight. And while they were gazing into heaven as He went, behold, two men stood by them in white robes, and said, 'Men of Galilee, why do you stand looking into heaven? This Jesus, who was taken up from you into heaven, will come in the same way as you saw Him go into heaven.'” (ESV) So here we are 2,000 years later. The angel's admonishment not to be starring up at the sky remains in effect. Jesus' command to be His witnesses to uttermost parts remains in effect. And His promise to return the same way He left remains in effect. Of course it's absolutely appropriate to celebrate our Lord's Incarnation--His humble birth in Bethlehem. It's also appropriate to have heartfelt anticipation for Jesus' Second Advent. We called His name Immanuel (God with us) when He first came and we will one day dwell with Immanuel in the new heaven and earth. So then, go tell it on the mountain, over the hills, and everywhere! Tell them what? That Jesus Christ is born! That He is alive and well and ruling upon His glorious throne! And that He's coming back just as He said He would! Joy to the world and then some! And then some more!