05/27/2026
Peace Lutheran Church – Devotion for May 27, 2026
Billy Graham – Devotion for Each Day
The Fact of Christ’s Return
“I will come again and receive you to Myself; that where I am,
there you may be also.” —John 14:3
C. S. Lewis, one of the greatest Christian writers of the twentieth century, said that there are three reasons people don’t want to believe in the return of Christ.
First, they claim that Jesus’ return did not take place as the early church hoped—so it must be a myth. This argument is not new; in his second letter the apostle Peter put it this way: “Scoffers will come in the last days, walking according to their own lusts, and saying, ‘Where is the promise of His coming? For since the fathers fell asleep, all things continue as they were from the beginning of creation’” (2 Peter 3:3–4).
Second, the theory of inevitable progress keeps some people from believing that Jesus is coming back. If we believe that humanity is constantly progressing, we will never see the need for the return of Christ. Why do we need Christ to come back if we can reach perfection on our own?
Third, the teaching of Christ’s return cuts across the plans and dreams of millions of people. They want to eat, drink, and be merry. Christ’s return would interrupt what they are doing—and they don’t want that.
But Jesus will return despite these denials. Are you ready?
Wisdom for Today
Lord, we eagerly anticipate Your return, knowing that it will indeed occur. Your Word tells us as much, and we believe it to be true. Help us live faithfully for You until that day.
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Devotion text from Wisdom for Each Day, ©Billy Graham Literary Trust, published by Thomas Nelson. Bible translation used with permission (NKJV unless otherwise noted).
