The Lord is awe-inspiring, fearsome, fascinating, intriguing, majestic, and full of splendor: breathtaking! Here is what I saw of him and what came to my heart and mind in Matthew 24:27,
"For as lightning that comes from the east is visible even in the west, so will be the coming of the Son of Man."
The Son of God appeared some two thousand years ago just as the Scriptures foretold. We read in Isaiah 9:2, 6, "The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of deep darkness a light has dawned... For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace."
However, Isaiah's prophecy does not end there. It continues on, "Of the greatness of his government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on David's throne and over his kingdom, establishing and upholding it with justice and righteousness from that time on and forever. The zeal of the Lord Almighty will accomplish this." Isaiah 9:7.
It is this continuation of the prophecy in Isaiah 9:7 that Jesus spoke of when his disciples asked about his future return, Matthew 24:3, "what will be the sign of your coming and of the end of the age?"
Jesus is coming again! It will usher in the end of the age, the separating of mankind between those that are his, to enter into eternity with him and those who will suffer judgment for rejecting him.
Just as I expected gravity to still be "a thing" when I woke up this morning, just as I expected the darkness of today's early morning to turn into daylight, I expect the return of Jesus Christ.
I don't know when he will get here, as he told us, "... about that day or hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father." Matthew 24:36. Therefore, I do not know if he will return during my lifetime or yours. However, it really doesn't matter because he is coming for all of us, for those still alive and for those who have passed on by the time he arrives. He did say we would know the season... and frankly it seems to me to be the season now (although many generations have felt the same).
"For as lightning that comes from the east is visible even in the west, so will be the coming of the Son of Man."
The Son of God appeared some two thousand years ago just as the Scriptures foretold. We read in Isaiah 9:2, 6, "The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of deep darkness a light has dawned... For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace."
However, Isaiah's prophecy does not end there. It continues on, "Of the greatness of his government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on David's throne and over his kingdom, establishing and upholding it with justice and righteousness from that time on and forever. The zeal of the Lord Almighty will accomplish this." Isaiah 9:7.
It is this continuation of the prophecy in Isaiah 9:7 that Jesus spoke of when his disciples asked about his future return, Matthew 24:3, "what will be the sign of your coming and of the end of the age?"
Jesus is coming again! It will usher in the end of the age, the separating of mankind between those that are his, to enter into eternity with him and those who will suffer judgment for rejecting him.
Just as I expected gravity to still be "a thing" when I woke up this morning, just as I expected the darkness of today's early morning to turn into daylight, I expect the return of Jesus Christ.
I don't know when he will get here, as he told us, "... about that day or hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father." Matthew 24:36. Therefore, I do not know if he will return during my lifetime or yours. However, it really doesn't matter because he is coming for all of us, for those still alive and for those who have passed on by the time he arrives. He did say we would know the season... and frankly it seems to me to be the season now (although many generations have felt the same).
Nevertheless, he is headed this way, bringing an end to this age. Nothing can alter that fact and it is just as certain as this email I am writing at this very time.
Better buckle up! Exciting things are headed our way!
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A blog with my ruminations over the years can be found here: http://worshipfortoday.blogspot.com/
Anything of the Lord capture your heart from Scripture today? Share what moved you about him from your Bible reading today. I'd love to hear from you!
If you have someone you would like to receive these ruminations, send me their email address. I'm happy to add them to the list. If you are receiving this and would like to be removed from the list, just respond and let me know.
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