Will You Be Awake When Jesus Returns?

An episode of the Daily Hope with Pastor John S. Dickerson podcast, hosted by John S. Dickerson, titled "Will You Be Awake When Jesus Returns?" was published on April 11, 2026.

April 11, 2026 · Daily Hope with Pastor John S. Dickerson

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Summary

What should Christians actually do with teachings about the end times? In this Daily Hope devotional, 1 Thessalonians 5 reminds us that Jesus will return unexpectedly, like a thief in the night, so we are called to stay spiritually awake and ready.Pastor John S. Dickerson shares a Scripture-centered encouragement not to get lost in speculation or obsession over timelines. The purpose of studying the return of Christ is not fear or fascination, but urgency. God calls His people to be alert, clear-headed, prayerful, repentant, and faithful while we wait for Jesus to come.This devotional will help you focus on the real point of the end times: spiritual wakefulness. May this message encourage you to live awake, walk closely with Jesus, pray with urgency, and tell others about Him while there is still time.If this message encouraged you, share it with someone who needs this reminder today, and subscribe for more Daily Hope devotionals rooted in Scripture and centered on Jesus.Text “DAILY” to 71093 to receive Daily Hope videos sent to your phone every day.Download the CP+ Spiritual Fitness App for more.More resources: https://www.connectionpointe.org/revival/

Episode Description

What should Christians actually do with teachings about the end times? In this Daily Hope devotional, 1 Thessalonians 5 reminds us that Jesus will return unexpectedly, like a thief in the night, so we are called to stay spiritually awake and ready. Pastor John S. Dickerson shares a Scripture-centered encouragement not to get lost in speculation or obsession over timelines. The purpose of studying the return of Christ is not fear or fascination, but urgency. God calls His people to be alert, clear-headed, prayerful, repentant, and faithful while we wait for Jesus to come. This devotional will help you focus on the real point of the end times: spiritual wakefulness. May this message encourage you to live awake, walk closely with Jesus, pray with urgency, and tell others about Him while there is still time. If this message encouraged you, share it with someone who needs this reminder today, and subscribe for more Daily Hope devotionals rooted in Scripture and centered on Jesus. Text “DAILY” to 71093 to receive Daily Hope videos sent to your phone every day. Download the CP+ Spiritual Fitness App for more. More resources: https://www.connectionpointe.org/revival/