We are to be continually inspired and motivated not by the way things are presently, but by the way things will be one day

Part 4 of 4 of a special consideration of the book of Jude~

Jude is encouraging Christians to rise to the challenges of living for Christ in the last days. Beginning in verse 20, he has reminded us to make the time to build ourselves up, to pray in the Holy Spirit, to maintain ourselves in the love of God. Now, in verse 21, he encourages us to live anticipating the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ that brings eternal life. Jude wants us to live expectantly and confidently knowing that all of the promises of God will be fulfilled.


But we must hold to our convictions and live in such a way that whether we see God’s kingdom moving forward or not we must stay fully engaged, totally committed to God. Paul tells us not to walk by sight but to live by faith. Peter tells us that the hope of Christ’s coming and earthly kingdom should be a purifying hope. A hope that keeps us single minded in our devotion to Jesus Christ. We must not forget that hope in the Bible should be defined as confident expectation which echoes what Jude is saying. We are to be continually inspired and motivated not by the way things are presently, but by the way things will be one day. A better day is coming, my friends. The best is yet to come.

Keep anticipating that day for it will be a continual encouragement. Focus on what’s before us, not what’s behind us or where we are presently. I leave you with the priestly blessing given to the people of God recorded in Numbers 6. “The Lord bless you and protect you; the Lord make His face to shine upon you, and be gracious to you; the Lord lift up His countenance upon you and give you peace.”