Every day, we live under the weight of expectations—hopes shaped by what we believe will come to pass. Yet there is one hope that should define the rhythm of our lives: the return of Jesus Christ. The world may scoff at this promise, dismissing it as legend or fantasy, but we are called to stay awake, to live as those who anticipate with burning hearts. The Spirit urges vigilance, stirring us to a holy alertness that refuses to grow dull amid distraction or doubt.

The day of the Lord will arrive—not delayed, but perfectly timed. Like a thief in the night, it will come without warning, transforming the temporary into the eternal. What we trust in now—the works of our hands, the structures of society—will fade, while those rooted in Christ will enter triumph and peace. For believers, this is not a day of fear but a moment when eternity unfolds, revealing the profound mercy and justice of God.

Why the wait? Because His patience restrains judgment. He desires that none should perish but that all might turn in repentance and life. This grace calls us to watch, to warn, and to live expectantly. Each day is a chance to fix our eyes upward, to hold fast to hope, and to walk as those who know the fire watch continues until faith becomes sight. How might you live differently if every moment were measured by His return? Are your eyes fixed on what is eternal, or distracted by the temporary?