REFERENCE: Matthew
24:36-40
No one knows
about that day or hour, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only
the Father. v36
Two men will
be in the field: one will be taken and the other left. v40
COMMENT:
Jesus Christ is not walking in heaven wondering when he is coming to earth
again. He knows exactly when he is coming. Before he was crucified, he
announced that all authority had been restored to him. Refer to Matthew 28:18
and John 17:5.
The second
coming of our Lord Jesus Christ is in two separate events: one is referred to
in verse 40 of the above scripture under reference. This is the rapture of the
believers where one person will be taken and another left. 1Corin 15:51-52 and
1 Thess.4:16-17 refer to the rapture as well.
The second
event which will follow the rapture is the physical arrival of the Lord Jesus to
rescue his people in the battle of Armageddon. This will be the end of the Antichrist
and the False Prophet who will be cast in the lake of fire alive. The armies of
the Antichrist and all those who will be living on earth that time, except the
Jews who will be hidden by God, will be annihilated. This will be the painful
and anticipated end of the age.
This end of
the age, is frightening to the devil himself and all non-believers. The issue
is discussed more than most theological matters. However, the day and the hour
he returns are kept secret by God for a good reason. Many false teachers have
tried to point a day but have failed miserably.
In his
wisdom, God has given us the ability to make choices to follow him or to reject
him. To see the true believers and the false ones, the day of his return is
kept secret.
PRAYER: Holy
Spirit! Keep us alert for the coming of the Lord Jesus.
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