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ago God promised that a Messiah would come, a Deliverer who would take on
Himself
our iniquities and provide pardon for human sin. That promise seemed too
good to be true to many in the ancient world who were slogging through their
lives. But Jesus did come and die on the cross. The promise came true more
gloriously than the Hebrews imagined possible.
His promise to return to earth will come true also. We can rely on the One who loves us, to return and gather up those for whom He has paid an infinite price. Throughout his imprisonment, Armando Valladares continued to smuggle poems, messages, and drawings to Martha. And finally she managed to publish some of these writings. Their eloquence attracted world attention. Governments began pressuring Castro to release prisoners of conscience. The French president intervened personally, and at last in October of 1982 Armando Valladares was placed on a plane headed for Paris. He hardly dared believe he was free—even after the plane touched down. But then, after two decades of suffering and longing and waiting, Armando rushed into Martha’s arms. A few months later the happy couple stood in Miami’s St. Kieran Church and repeated their vows before God. At last their union was complete. At last the promise was fulfilled: “I will come to you.” Can you imagine what a wonderful reunion it will be when finally we are able to see Christ face-to-face? His glorious appearing will swallow up all our sorrows and frustrations, wipe away all the pain that we’ve kept hidden in our hearts. Jesus’ return will fulfill our deepest longings and most exciting expectations. And we’ll embark on an eternity of intimate union with the most wonderful personality in the Universe. Jesus is coming soon! Are you eager to meet Him?
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