David JeremiahMy study of prophecy convinces me that God intends knowledge of future events to help us "occupy" with a sense of urgency until the Lord returns.
About This Quote
"Occupy" is a word that means to have an active interest in or involvement with something. For many people, the moment they know something is going to happen, they feel a sense of urgency. In this quote, the author makes a very convincing point by saying that knowledge of future events helps us to realize that we should always be in a state of alert.
Source: Until Christ Returns: Living Faithfully Today While We Wait For Our Glorious Tomorrow
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