Jesus Is Coming Soon
It would almost seem as though these words have become a cliche in the church in these last days. But no truer words have been spoken.
These are very important and truthful words that should be given serious attention. Jesus said,
Matthew 24:27 For as the lightning comes from the east and flashes to the west, so also will the coming of the Son of Man be.
Matthew 24:36 “But of that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, but My Father only. 37 But as the days of Noah were, so also will the coming of the Son of Man be. 38 For as in the days before the flood, they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noah entered the ark, 39 and did not know until the flood came and took them all away, so also will the coming of the Son of Man be. 40 Then two men will be in the field: one will be taken and the other left.
Matthew 24:44 Therefore you also be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect.
Matthew 25:13 “Watch therefore, for you know neither the day nor the hour in which the Son of Man is coming.
Mark 13:35 Watch therefore, for you do not know when the master of the house is coming—in the evening, at midnight, at the crowing of the rooster, or in the morning—
Luke 21:36 Watch therefore, and pray always that you may be counted worthy to escape all these things that will come to pass, and to stand before the Son of Man.”
When someone is convinced something is wrong in their bodies based on symptoms (Signs), they see a doctor. If the doctor diagnoses something and prescribes a course of action to remedy it, they submit to the counsel and take action on it because they believe the doctor. Belief is a powerful force!
The question I have to ask myself from time to time is, do I believe Jesus is coming soon? Then, I allow that belief to impact my compassion towards others, and I ask the Holy Spirit to embolden me to present the gospel to those I come in contact with, especially those I love most and care about.
I will declare Jesus to them and invite them to join me in the gathering of the saints so they, too, can grow in their faith in Jesus.
From time to time, I have to ask myself, do I care more about being liked, accepted, and popular than I do about loving others enough to stand firm in my beliefs and declare to them what they need to hear most concerning Jesus and His love for them?
Will I allow such a belief as His coming soon to make me more persistent in my efforts to declare the gospel in order to give the opportunity to others to believe as I do in His soon return and His promise of eternal life?
I must be vulnerable enough and trust in His love enough to ask myself if it is possible to truly believe such truth and not be moved to share with others the good news of Jesus Christ with any real persistence. I am not obligated to share and be a witness as though it is required of me in order to merit His love and affection. However, my belief will push me based on the fruit of compassion and its drive to not allow someone I care for to go to judgment unprepared. I am not ashamed of the gospel!
In that sense, my silence would be a shout of unbelief on my part. I must proclaim Him to others, for I am compelled to do so based on what I have come to believe. Jesus is coming soon!
