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June 14, 2015
The apocalypse has
become big business. Certainly, California
(especially Los Angeles & San Francisco), New
York, and Tokyo seem to always be one heart beat
away from annihilation. One wonders
if all these disaster movies
have desensitized us. There is something
self-assuring in knowing that we have "survived"
the "big one" - even if it is only computer
generated. As "survivors" perhaps we do not need
to take as seriously the warnings of what is yet to
come.
Peter wrote that
there would come many who will scoff at the return of
Jesus Christ (2 Peter 3:4). For many, the return
of Jesus has become a philosophical idea and not a
definite point in future history. Somehow, with
our great enlightenment and understanding, we are
above such superstitions.
Yet, Jesus said, "...for
I go to prepare a place for you. I will come
again, and receive you to Myself; that where I am,
there you may be also" (John 14:2b,3).
Jesus pointed to His return as a certain coming event
in future history. These are not the words of a
deranged lunatic. They are the words of Jesus,
our resurrected Savior. If we can trust His
words with regard to our salvation, shouldn't we also
expect His return?
Once Jesus
returns, creation will be put right. God will
judge the deeds of mankind. Those who are found
wanting will enter into eternal damnation. The
repentant, those who have trusted in Jesus as their
Savior, have the promise of eternal life with God.
Peter tells us
that the return of Jesus is certain and getting closer
every day. Yet, it is being held back because of
God's patience and grace. Peter writes, "The
Lord is not slow about His promise... but is
patient toward you, not wishing for any to perish
but or all to come to repentance" (2 Peter
3:9).
How about
you? Are you ready for Jesus' return? Are
you trusting in Him as your Savior? What is left
undone? Who do you need to speak with concerning
salvation? What areas of your life need to be
made right? What sins confessed?