But who will endure the day of his coming? And who can stand when he appears? – Malachi 3:2

Mr. Williams is someone you would rather not have for a professor. He is known for giving his students a hard time during class recitation. But it’s actually for the benefit of his students. He asks a lot of questions and makes sure that his students understand not just the theory but the full concept of the subject matter. Most often, the students are not able to prepare well for his class so they would try to avoid going to his class or they would all agree to boycott it just so they would be spared from the recitation, at least for that particular day.

Our knowledge of the Lord and the kind of relationship we have with Him will determine how we receive Him on the day of His coming. Many of us desire to have a life free of pain and suffering but we do not welcome the idea that God may come anytime soon to render His judgment on us. There is nothing to fear if we live our lives in union with God. But if we live in a wayward manner then maybe it’s time we set things aright with Him so that we may receive Him with love and confidence when He appears before us.
Jane Gonzales (mjsg2468@yahoo.com)

REFLECTION:
If God appears before us now, would we be happy to face Him or are we going to tremble in fear?

Lord, lead me away from the things that offend You, and bring me to an understanding of behavior that will make me fit for heaven. Amen.

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COMPANION
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my reflections
t h i n k : God has created us; surely He knows and desires what is best for us and would not command us to do something that would be detrimental to our well-being.