Message
Jesus likened His second coming to the time when God destroyed the earth with a flood () and when He destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah with fire (). Just as it was in the times of Noah and Lot, when people were eating, drinking, getting married, building, planting, buying, and selling, so will it be when the Lord returns (). Life will continue as usual until the Lord’s coming interrupts and changes everything. Imagine a believer who gives in to a temptation just a split second before the rapture takes place. Such a fellow has clearly chosen not to spend eternity with the Lord. I pray that you will be watchful and ready to make heaven when the Lord returns, in Jesus’ name.
Yesterday, I discussed three important things about the Lord’s return. Today, I will discuss the remaining three:
It will be unexpected for the unprepared: says that the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night. It is important to note, however, that not everyone is caught unawares by thieves. says that if the goodman of a house had known when a thief would come, he would have watched and prevented his house from being broken up. Stay aware and alert so that you will not miss the rapture.
It will not be done in secret: Everybody will know when the Lord returns, whether sinner or saint. says that as the lightning comes out of the east and shines even unto the west, so shall the Lord’s coming be. When lightning flashes across the sky, everyone sees it. Likewise, the Lord’s return will not be a secret event; the whole world will see those who join Him and those who are left behind. The secret of those who have been pretending to be children of God will be revealed on that day.
- Jesus is coming for a pure and spotless bride: tells us that the Church is the Bride of Christ. The Church refers to Christians, not buildings, and you must understand that whatever is expected of the Church is also expected of you. When Jesus returns, only those whose garments are spotless will go with Him. ‘Garment’ here refers to your life. Only those who allow the Lord to sanctify and cleanse them will be His Bride on that day (). Beloved, will you be among them?