Today's Devotion: 1 Corinthians 15:23 (New International Version): But each in his own turn: Christ, the firstfruits; then, when he comes, those who belong to him.

The Bible promises us that when He comes back, He will come back for those who belong to him. We need to be prepared for his coming, and we need to prepare others, as well.

Today's Comments: There is no such thing as retirement in God's Kingdom. Just look at the various meanings of the word retirement:

• verb: go into retirement; stop performing one's work or withdraw from one's position (Example: "He retired at age 68")
• verb: withdraw from active participation (Example: "He retired from chess")
• verb: lose interest (Example: "He retired from life when his wife died")
• verb: move back and away from
• verb: pull back or move away or backward

God does not want us to withdraw, loose interest, or move back. He urges us to press forward, become involved, start a ministry. That is what preparing for His coming is all about.