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Folks love to quote Matthew 24:36, “But concerning that day and hour no one knows, not even the Angels of heaven, nor the Son, but the Father only.”
I propose to you that just a few verses later the Bible states exactly when Jesus is coming again:
“Therefore you also must be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect.” (Matthew 24:44 ESV)
When is it that no one really expects Him? NOW
I don’t know of a single person who doesn’t think he has at least one more Planck, or yoctosecond, or whatever, before Jesus returns.
The first part of the verse says we must be ready – we must be trusting in the Blood of Christ alone as the atonement for our sins, that sets us free from slavery to sin. We should be expectant as well, like the five wise virgins in Matthew 25. As Christians we are always looking ahead to Jesus’ return:
He who testifies to these things says, “Surely I am coming soon.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus! (Revelation 22:20 ESV)
Yes, I am speaking a bit tongue-in-cheek…
But you should still be ready. For Jesus to come.
Now.
The grace of the Lord Jesus be with all. Amen. (Revelation 22:21 ESV)
– G
Sometimes I look back over my posts and I think, “There’s some good advice scattered here. I should be doing this stuff!”
Someday, by the grace of God, I hope to come close to being what I espouse.
– George