CHRIST RETURNS...SOON!

CHRIST RETURNS…SOON!

 Biblical prophecy provides some of the greatest encouragement and hope available.  The Old Testament is saturated with prophecies concerning Christ's first advent, but both the New and Old are filled with references to the second coming of Christ.  In the 260 chapters of the New Testament, there are 318 references to the second advent of Christ--an amazing one out of every thirty verses.  Consider this.  For every prophecy in the Bible concerning Christ's first advent, there are eight prophecies which anticipate His second!

 Keenly aware of Christ’s return and our coming judgment, the Apostle Peter penned a mission critical question: “What manner of persons ought you to be in holy conduct and godliness?” (II Peter 3:11)  It’s a challenge that requires a very sober response, i.e. a reordering of our entire lives.  It’s the underlying motivation for Daniel Webster’s heartfelt conviction: “My greatest thought is my accountability to God.”

 The Final Judgment is a momentous occasion when all that is hidden shall be revealed.  Things we have done in our lifetimes will meet us there, whether good or bad.  Every righteous thought; every thought of sin; every secret prayer; every secret curse; every unknown deed of charity; every hidden deed of selfishness – we will face them all and acknowledge that they are our own.

 The only way any of us can successfully meet that awesome moment is to embrace and sustain an intimate relationship with Christ, for He alone can cover all our sins with His precious atoning blood.  This means that in the moment of every believer’s judgment, the Father sees only the Son.  His matchless grace is greater than all of our sins.  Christ is coming soon.  My friend, prepare now so that you and your eternal destiny are fully ‘covered’ – by His redeeming blood.

 Sisters and brothers, be continually blessed, and please (above all else) MAKE SURE YOU ARE READY TO MEET OUR SOON COMING KING. Maranatha!