welcome * by listening

[Michelle Green]

Hi all,
I am planning to write a descriptive title of a video.
Welcome the Lord's Coming by Listening to God's Voice
Is the wording correct and natural?
The intended meaning is: If we listen to God's voice, we will be able to welcome the Lord's coming.
Thank you!

 

[Uncle Jack]

"Welcome...by..." is a common enough expression, such as "Welcome our guest speaker by giving her a big round of applause".

I am not entirely sure this fits the meaning you intended, particularly with your use of "be able to". If "listening to God's voice" is a form of welcome" then your sentence is fine.

 

[heypresto]

It seems to imply that you've managed to get God to give a talk/presentation/lecture in your video.

 

[Myridon]

It doesn't mean what you want it to mean and what it does seem to say is odd.
Welcome John by giving him a round of applause.
Clapping for John will make him feel welcome.

Do we even need to make God feel welcome? Isn't he already at home in the entire universe?

 

[pob14]

Are you referring to the Parousia - the Second Coming of Christ awaited by many Christians? If so, I would suggest “Prepare for the Lord’s Coming.”

 

[Michelle Green]

Thank you all.