1 We don’t need to write to you about the timing and dates, brothers and sisters. 2 You know very well that the day of the Lord is going to come like a thief in the night.
Reflection
It always amazes me when some “prophet” tells us he or she knows when Jesus is
coming back. Even Jesus doesn’t know the date of his return. Yet hundreds or thousands
of people believe them.
Why are people so fascinated to know when Jesus will return? Will they use the
information so they know they will be ready for his return? Will they not be ready the day
before he returns? One can only wonder. Jesus warns us in Matthew and Mark that only
God knows. Luke tells us we will know the season of his return, cautioning us to be ready.
But we won’t know the day.
In Luke 21, beginning in verse 29, we read, “Jesus told them a parable: Look at the fig
tree and all the trees. 30 When they sprout leaves, you can see for yourselves and know
that summer is near. 31 In the same way, when you see these things happening, you knowthat God’s kingdom is near. 32 I assure you that this generation won’t pass away until
everything has happened. 33 Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will certainly
not pass away.”
Jesus told us that his kingdom is new and that these things have already happened. If I
were a first-century Christian I would have thought he was talking to me and he was
coming back very soon. But really, does it matter.? We are to be ready, not just on the
date of his return but the day before as well. Let our deeds always be pleasing to him.
Then we will know.
Do you want to go to heaven. Be ready.
by Rick Reed
For Pondering and Prayer
This is not a game we are playing. We are to be ready for his return always. Let us not
deceive ourselves and try to get one more sin in. We need to be ready. NOW.
Prayer: Most gracious God, help me to be ready for Jesus’ return. And help me to help
other people to be ready as well. The day will come like a thief in the night. Help us to be
ready. In Jesus’ name, Amen