September 3rd – September 9th, 2026

VERSE OF THE WEEK

Anticipation

Think about the sensation you experience when you are about to travel! Or maybe you have loved ones who are road-tripping to visit. You check the time repeatedly, either way, anticipating your departure or their arrival. This week’s verse says your ultimate Loved One is going to return – you just do not know when. Scripture has provided various signs that Jesus’ return is nearing. You have seen these for yourself: knowledge and travel are increased (Daniel 12:4), there is growing tension between peoples and nations (Matthew 24:4-7), social troubles encircle the globe (Matthew 24:7-8), there is great deception (Matthew 24:5, 11), sin and lawlessness is on the increase (Matthew 24:12), and the Gospel is preached to the entire world (Matthew 24:14). While believers may not have differing opinions on the sequence of Christ’s return as it relates to the Rapture, everyone agrees HE IS RETURNING. So boldly cry “Maranatha”—even so come, Lord Jesus.