The jokes and hoopla continue as we enter the eve of the latest prediction of Christ's return to us. The story is that He will come to rapture all believers on May 21st (tomorrow). I read headlines this morning that there will be parties going on to celebrate the fact that the guy predicting this was wrong. (To be held on Sunday of course.)
Jesus said, "Only our Father in Heaven knows the day and hour." I take Him at His word for this as I contemplate what His coming really means. Prophets of the Bible related their experiences and visions in the only way they knew how at the time. In the end, it simply means we have hope that extends into time without restrictions.
Why would anyone have a party to celebrate the fact that Christ did not return yesterday? I can only ascertain that they either don't know the way, or that they simply don't want Him to return. Either way it is a sad statement that will be made and it will be a black eye once again given to Christianity. Regardless of whether or not anyone predicts the date and time, in the end does that really matter? There will still be skeptics, there will still be believers, and, when it does occur, those of us who are righteous will join in singing and rejoicing praises to our Lord and Saviour. Those of us who are not righteous will bow down and confess Him as Lord of all.
Jesus said, "Only our Father in Heaven knows the day and hour." I take Him at His word for this as I contemplate what His coming really means. Prophets of the Bible related their experiences and visions in the only way they knew how at the time. In the end, it simply means we have hope that extends into time without restrictions.
Why would anyone have a party to celebrate the fact that Christ did not return yesterday? I can only ascertain that they either don't know the way, or that they simply don't want Him to return. Either way it is a sad statement that will be made and it will be a black eye once again given to Christianity. Regardless of whether or not anyone predicts the date and time, in the end does that really matter? There will still be skeptics, there will still be believers, and, when it does occur, those of us who are righteous will join in singing and rejoicing praises to our Lord and Saviour. Those of us who are not righteous will bow down and confess Him as Lord of all.
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