Mark 13:24-27
“But in those days, following that distress, “ ‘the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light; the stars will fall from the sky, and the heavenly bodies will be shaken.’ “At that time people will see the Son of Man coming in clouds with great power and glory. And he will send his angels and gather his elect from the four winds, from the ends of the earth to the ends of the heavens.” Mark 13:24-27 NIV
Repeatedly Jesus makes clear that He is going to return. And that when He does, everyone will see Him coming in the clouds with great power and glory.
There will be no secret coming. You won’t have to watch it on the news. There will be no need for someone to have to tell you that He came and is currently at a certain location. His coming will be visible worldwide.
I’m coming for you. That doesn’t always mean something bad. When it comes to Jesus Christ, I’m coming for you, is not only good, but next to the cross, it’s the greatest event in the history of planet Earth.
The return of the King is not merely the third movie in the Lord of the Rings trilogy, it is what Christ is going to do.
These verses make three declarations about the Lord coming back. The Lord will permanently return to planet Earth, in the midst of chaos, in power and glory, and it will be for His own.
Only those in Christ, and in whom Christ dwells, are saved. Only the elect enter into the Millennium and go to Heaven.
Let me plead with you it doesn’t matter what decision you made or prayer you prayed.
What matters is Christ is in you, which always shows by you wanting to please Him and follow His Word.
And you plead with those who don’t want to please Christ or obey His Word to cry out for mercy, and in faith and repentance turn to Christ.
Exchange all that you are for all that He is. Surrender to Christ, who became a man and died for sin and rose from the dead and is coming again as King.
Stop delaying, and ask Christ to open your heart right now. And don’t miss the obvious, there had to be a Tribulation before Christ comes and rules in the Millennium.
There is always judgment before blessing. And there will be no blessing for you, no Heaven, no better place, no eternal joy unless your sin is judged first by Christ. You must give your life to Jesus Christ surrender now or die forever.
The reference to the four winds, is meant to convey global effects and dimensions. The same is true regarding the additional emphasis that the elect would be gathered from the farthest part of earth to the farthest part of heaven.
Christ’s reference to the four winds and from the farthest part of earth to the farthest part of heaven describes a worldwide, all-encompassing gathering of the elect.
Certainly we live with gratitude and hope in our Redeemer, but that only finds meaning in purpose as we live the loving lives of the redeemed.
When Jesus returns in glory, no one will doubt His arrival. His return will be triumphant, glorious, and universally acknowledged. Won't that day be fantastic for those of us who eagerly await his return.
Father thank You for this day and we look forward to the return of our Lord and Savior when Your reign will be universally recognized and the faithful endurance of Your spiritual children will be rewarded. Lord open the floodgates of heaven and rain down Your abundant blessings over my friend and family today. Lord we await that day that You return with the joy of anticipation and praise. Lord we live in a hope that we have shared with millions down through the ages, a hope that says that life does have purpose and meaning and that You are bringing us to a great day of completion. Lord we pray that this hope might lead us to engage the world rather than escape it, to stand with You in seeking health, wholeness, peace, justice, and mercy for all people. Daddy we love You amen. Be a blessing. Love ya
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