This morning, my waking thoughts seemed to be all on the return of Christ. I believe I will share somewhat of these meditations with you. Somehow I don't feel like giving a doctrinal discourse on this subject but rather just a little talk on what this blessed event means to me.
That Jesus is coming soon, I do not doubt. The world desperately needs help. The situation demands the advent of this great one. To me there is no greater than Jesus my Lord, and His coming would be the answer to the problems confronting us all. I know that only when He comes will forces be set at work that will forever rid the world of evil and bring in righteousness and peace.
Do you ever get weary of it all? All the talk about war and economic distress keeps the minds of men in constant turmoil. It would seem that the world should welcome the coming of the Prince of Peace, the one ordained of God to bring order out of chaos and eternal victory out of sin's awful defeat. I suppose the world would welcome His return, were it not for the fact of His holiness. Well do they know that when He comes His reward is with Him. Men fear His coming for condemnation is upon their hearts.
Sin guilt is a terrifying thing. It makes a man want to hide as did Adam in Eden's garden. Yet it is folly to live under this cloud of guilt and its accompanying fear of judgment when full provision for release has been made. There is no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus who walk not after the flesh but after the spirit. Condemnation is but the lot to those who mind earthly things. He whom Christ sets free is free indeed. To be free from the burden of guilt is a wonderful feeling. How wonderful to be able to lie down after a long weary day and after committing all to Him, wish for His return.
Do you long for his return? Does your heart at times yearn to see the heavens open and Jesus come back? “Unto those who look for Him” the word declares, “shall He appear.” Some people seem to be waiting for tribulation to come before they set their house in order. I fear that may be too late. The Lord shall suddenly come to His temple and only those who are prepared shall be ready to enter in ere the door shall close. It is well to assure ourselves of our readiness for His return.
Somehow I have always believed that not all who say Lord, Lord shall enter in, but that membership in the bridal company is a bit more exclusive. His coming undoubtedly is “unto those who look for Him.” Do you believe in His imminent return? Is your daily walk one of keen anticipation for His return? I read in the worked of a class of people who say unto one another, “My Lord delayeth His return.” This attitude but opens the door for fleshly indulgences that dulls the mind and grieves away His Spirit. I must continue to tell myself, “Jesus is coming soon.” I must pray constantly that I may be ready should He come at day break or in the rush of noon day or even in the darkness and still of midnight. I must have my lamp trimmed and burning brightly when comes that sound from Heaven.
The only safety is in that place of constant readiness. Since we cannot know the day nor the hour, it behooves us to be ready at any time should He return. Men who wait for the Lord are good citizens. They do not bite and devour one another; do not smile with the fist of wickedness. With one eye they watch their lives on earth that they may please Him who is to come and with the other they look to the skies from whence shall come the one in whom their soul delights.
Should Jesus come today, my friend, would you be caught away? Would you now rise at trumpet sound or here be forced to stay? With calling and election sure His bride now for Him waits. Dear Friend, if you are not prepared, make haste ere it's too late.
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