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Scripture Meditation – No. 1,439
AATHAVAN, January 16, 2025, Thursday
"And if ye call on the Father, who without respect of persons judgeth according to every man's work, pass the time of your sojourning here in fear." (1 Peter 1:17)
The term "sojourner" refers to someone without permanent citizenship in their place of residence; it denotes a person journeying through a foreign land. Biblically or spiritually, it signifies a pilgrim or stranger in the world. Although we live in this world, it is not our permanent home; the Bible indicates that our true citizenship is in heaven. Therefore, all of us living in this world are indeed sojourners.
As stated in Philippians 3:20, "For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ."
Our Lord Jesus Christ will come from heaven to gather us, who live as sojourners on this earth, to be with Him.
To be gathered with Him, it is essential that we lead lives worthy of Him. If He judges us according to our deeds and finds us acceptable, He will take us to be with Him, accepting us—sojourners—as rightful citizens in His heavenly abode. Therefore, today's meditation verse advises us to "pass the time of your sojourning here in fear."
However, many of us do not contemplate this. We tend to consider this world as our permanent residence and show enthusiasm in accumulating earthly wealth. That is why Jesus Christ said:
"Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal: But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal." (Matthew 6:19–20)
Dearly beloved, if we truly call upon the Father who judges impartially according to each one's work, it is imperative that we live with this awareness. This does not mean that accumulating earthly wealth is wrong or sinful; rather, we should prioritize deeds pleasing to God over our eagerness to gather worldly possessions.
Every action we take should be done with reverence, always considering, "Is this deed acceptable to God? Will He be pleased with it?" Acting with such mindfulness is what it means to "pass the time of your sojourning here in fear."
Yes, since we call upon the Father who judges each one's work impartially, let us live with this reverent fear throughout our sojourn on earth. Then, we sojourners will surely attain citizenship in the world to come.
Divine Message: Bro. M. Geo Prakash
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