Monday, February 3, 2014

Today's Bible reading is the 24th chapter of the Book of Matthew. You can read it here on Bible Gateway: http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+24&version=NASB

Today's chapter of scripture reminds me that there are certain things that God has chosen not to disclose to us. We do not know when the Lord will gather His church to meet Him in the air (Rapture of the church) and we do not know when He will make a literal return to earth at His second coming. Speaking of the latter in today's passage, Matthew quotes Jesus as having said, "But of that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, nor the Son, but the Father alone." 

Not knowing these things should not be a cause of worry or doubt for us. We are to be patiently anticipating the Lord's return while growing in "the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ", walking in the good works God has prepared for us, proclaiming the gospel message, running the race with endurance, etc... We need not pay attention to the scoffers and mockers. We are to be people of faith, simply believing God. No, we may not know the day or the time of His return for His church or His return to earth, but we know His promises. In Hebrews 10:37 we read these words of truth, "For yet in a very little while, He who is coming will come, and will not delay."
Greg

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