As we await Christ's return, we want to avoid two extremes: impatience and indifference. Don't despair if the deliverance of the Last Day does not come as quickly as we would like.

Never doubt that such deliverance will indeed come. How does Christ's Church remain ready, hopeful, and watchful? In this final week of the church year, our Savior does what he has done all year -- point us to his Scriptures.

Key thought: Trust God's timing.

Key thought: While you are waiting, God is working.