And now, little children, abide in Him, so that when He appears, we may have confidence and not shrink away from Him in shame at His coming.- 1 John 2:28:

And now, little children, abide in Him, so that when He appears, we may have confidence and not shrink away from Him in shame at His coming. These words of John in 1 John 2:28 are a powerful reminder of the importance of living in a way that is pleasing to God. John is urging us to abide in Christ, to remain in Him, so that when He returns, we will have confidence and not be ashamed.

This verse highlights the connection between our present way of living and our future hope. When we abide in Christ, we are living in a way that is consistent with our profession of faith. We are demonstrating that we truly are children of God, and that we are eager to see Him face to face. And when we live in this way, we will have confidence when Christ returns, knowing that we have been faithful to Him.

So let us ask ourselves today: are we abiding in Christ? Are we living in a way that is pleasing to Him? Let us remember that our present way of living has eternal consequences. May we abide in Christ, and may we have confidence when He returns. May we be people who are characterized by faithfulness and obedience, and may we experience the joy and hope that comes from knowing that we will one day see Christ face to face.