•Friday, April 09, 2010
"And they will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven with power and great glory. And he will send out his angels with the mighty blast of a trumpet, and they will gather his chosen ones from all over the world--from the farthest ends of the earth and heaven." Matthew 24:30-31
Jesus is coming back. There's no question about that. The big question is when?
The first time Jesus came, the only ones who read the scriptures and understood that the time had come were the most unlikely: the magi from the East. The religious leaders who taught the prophecies were sure that a mere carpenter's son, born in a stable, couldn't possibly be the Messiah. And who can blame them?
There are those who feel that the second coming is in the not so distant future. But then people have believed this for centuries. Every generation believes they will see it, but only one will be right. Could it be us?
Jesus goes on to explain in Matthew 24 that only the Father knows when this event will occur, and that there is a very good reason for this nondisclosure: "So you, too, must keep watch! For you don't know what day your Lord is coming. Understand this: If a homeowner knew exactly when a burglar was coming, he would keep watch and not permit his house to be broken into. You also must be ready all the time, for the Son of Man will come when least expected."
What if Jesus' return was imminent? How would that inform how you lived today? If you knew that he was coming soon, how would it change your perspective on your life, your work, and your wealth? Let's live like Jesus is coming soon. The clock is counting down.
Jesus is coming back. There's no question about that. The big question is when?
The first time Jesus came, the only ones who read the scriptures and understood that the time had come were the most unlikely: the magi from the East. The religious leaders who taught the prophecies were sure that a mere carpenter's son, born in a stable, couldn't possibly be the Messiah. And who can blame them?
There are those who feel that the second coming is in the not so distant future. But then people have believed this for centuries. Every generation believes they will see it, but only one will be right. Could it be us?
Jesus goes on to explain in Matthew 24 that only the Father knows when this event will occur, and that there is a very good reason for this nondisclosure: "So you, too, must keep watch! For you don't know what day your Lord is coming. Understand this: If a homeowner knew exactly when a burglar was coming, he would keep watch and not permit his house to be broken into. You also must be ready all the time, for the Son of Man will come when least expected."
What if Jesus' return was imminent? How would that inform how you lived today? If you knew that he was coming soon, how would it change your perspective on your life, your work, and your wealth? Let's live like Jesus is coming soon. The clock is counting down.
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