Anticipation of the better day by Gary Rose

I have always looked forward to Friday, the last day of the standard work week. Somehow, on Friday's, it was always easier to smile, to tell a joke or just plain have an attitude of happiness.

An then there is this picture...

Frankly, I always loved weekends, with Saturday's errand emphasis and Sunday being a day to relax. And, I think what made the upcoming weekend great was that I knew that the pressure would soon be off and I could forget my troubles for awhile.

Now, in retirement, the weekends are not as important as they used to be (with the exception of The Lord's day, of course), but I still remember that anticipation of release and smile. Oh, not that "fake" cat smile, but a "knowing" one- one that awaits a forever weekend in heaven.

The Scripture says...

Titus, Chapter 2 (WEB)

 ¹¹ For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all men, ¹² instructing us to the intent that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we would live soberly, righteously, and godly in this present age;  ¹³ looking for the blessed hope and appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ, (emp. added, vs. 13)¹⁴ who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify for himself a people for his own possession, zealous for good works.

And await I do. Today, I would like to end with a commentary and a prayer all rolled up into one. This doesn't come from me, but rather from Scripture, which says...

Revelation, Chapter 22 (WEB)

 ²⁰ He who testifies these things says, “Yes, I come quickly.” 

Amen! Yes, come, Lord Jesus. 
  ²¹ The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with all the saints. Amen.

To these things I add my own "AMEN" and hope you do as well!!!

Your friend,

Gary