But of that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, nor the Son, but the Father alone. Matthew 24:36 NASB
So why do people keep insisting they know when the world is going to end? Well, I don't know the answer to that question either. I have seen billboards and vehicles displaying this end of the world on May 21st warning all over the place. Frankly, it makes my blood boil. Jesus warned us that people would try to predict the date of His return, but every time I hear or see someone actually do it, I'm annoyed. There are some ideas in the Bible that have difficult interpretations. This is not one of them.
But this warning did start me to thinking. What if tomorrow was the day Jesus returns? How would we treat today differently? What would we do out of our normal routine? If you had to stand face to face with Jesus Christ tomorrow, how would it affect the words that you speak today? How would that affect the choices you make today? Would you spend time reading your Bible? Would you make time to pray? Would you tell your family members you love them? Would you try to help someone in need?
We don't know the day and time, and the Bible calls us to always be ready. Instead of continuing to fester in annoyance at these doomsayers, I think I'll just try to remember that they don't know and neither do I so I better live each day as if tomorrow is THE day. And this way, I can trust God for the peace that only He can give.
2 comments:
True words- not even Jesus knew the hour! P.S. I just found your blog after google-searching part of the locust scripture on which your name is based (to find the reference). The song "Chains Be Broken (You'll Come)" was also in my head this morning as I was gearing up for the day and relates to His promise to heal. How great is it to know our God is in the restoration business!!
Thanks for the positive comment and for stopping by my blog. It is good to know God is the Ultimate Healer!
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