“He Is Near”
“From the fig tree learn its lesson: as soon as its branch
becomes tender and puts forth its leaves, you know that summer is near. So
also, when you see all these things, you know that he is near, at the very
gates. Truly I tell you, this generation will not pass away until all these
things have taken place. Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not
pass away.”
“But about that day and hour no one knows, neither the angels of
heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. For as the days of Noah were, so will
be the coming of the Son of Man. For as in those days before the flood they
were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day Noah
entered the ark, and they knew nothing until the flood came and swept them all
away, so too will be the coming of the Son of Man. Then two will be in the
field; one will be taken and one will be left. Two women will be grinding meal
together; one will be taken and one will be left. Keep awake therefore, for you
do not know on what day your Lord is coming. But understand this: if the owner
of the house had known in what part of the night the thief was coming, he would
have stayed awake and would not have let his house be broken into. Therefore
you also must be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an unexpected hour.”
We do not know exactly when Christ will return, but we must not
get lazy in our Christian walk. The expectancy of His appearance at any time
should help us to be faithful as servants. We should live with confidence for
his arrival. If we have strayed it is time to come back so we will not be
ashamed.
Christ will
come again, just as He promised.
Just remember,
you are only a breath away from eternity.
It is time to
get ready.
Live as if
Christ is coming back today.
Our Daily
Bread – February 8, 2006