PREPARE FOR CHRIST'S RETURN (Part I)

PREPARE FOR CHRIST’S RETURN (Part I)

My friends, I am firmly convinced that we are now living in the end-time.  That is, the return of Jesus Christ and the Parousia (the Rapture of faithful believers) are imminent.  Unquestionably, the biblical signs of the end-time are clearly converging everywhere.  The prophetic admonitions of Christ accurately describe contemporary global events: “For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom.  And there will be famines, pestilences, and earthquakes in various places.” (Matthew 24:7)  Indeed, according to the Apostle Paul, the entire creation is now groaning in anticipation of the return of Christ and the Rapture of His church: “The earnest expectation of the creation eagerly waits for the revealing of the sons of God.” (Romans 8:19)

I am deeply concerned that much of the Christian community has somehow been lulled into a state of ease and unreadiness regarding what is to come.  Our preparation to peacefully and joyfully experience our Lord’s return should be the most important item on our individual and collective agendas.  To wit, the book of James poses an essential and sobering question for our prayerful consideration: “For what is your life?  It is even a vapor that appears for a little time and then vanishes away.” (James 4:14)  Life is extremely short.  We are only here for 25,500 days or so (our promised 70 years), but whether saved or lost, we will surely inhabit eternity with its just consequences.  Therefore, we must remain watchful, prayerful and ready for the most significant event in human history.

Stay tuned…more to come tomorrow.

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