Are You Watching … Waiting For His Return?
“I tell you, in that night there shall be two men in one bed; the one shall be taken, and the other shall be left. 35- Two women shall be grinding together; the one shall be taken, and the other left. 36- Two men shall be in the field; the one shall be taken, and the other left. 37- And they answered and said unto him, Where, Lord? And he said unto them, Wheresoever the body is, thither will the eagles be gathered together.” -Luke 17:34 (KJV)
Over two thousand years ago, and more, Jesus Christ and the prophets warned us of the events that would precede the coming of Jesus the first time and also His arrival the second time in the rapture of the Church that we are currently waiting and watching for now in our time. The people and religious leaders of the first century were not paying attention for the Lord of all Creation to appear to offer the free gift of salvation and the forgiveness of sins. The leaders and people were blind and could not hear (Matt 13:13; Isa 42:40; Eze 12:2). Some believed and followed the Lord. Many others did not recognize Him to their shame and demise. So where are we at today…? Are we paying attention and searching the Scriptures for the truth being able to discern the truth from the plethora of lies and twisted truths this sinful world is trying to impose upon us? Or are we replaying the attitudes and actions of the blind, deaf and dumb spiritual leaders and religious people of Jesus’ time?
Currently, then …
The tensions across the globe, in nations and kingdoms are increasing almost daily. Most recently Russia is sending more troops and equipment to the Ukrainian border (“GATHERING STORM Russia has ‘100,000 troops on Ukrainian border’ as fears grow of imminent invasion & new war in Europe” — and even more deadly serious — “U.S. Re-Activates “Nuclear Artillery Unit” In Germany; Putting Hyper-Sonic Nukes within Range of Moscow”). This time as opposed to the buildup in the spring of this year, the Ukrainians are receiving weapons – missiles and drones from Turkey, the UK and the US. IN fact, Biden has assured the Ukrainian Prime Minister that we will support them. Really? YES!
At the same time Biden says to Taiwan that we will support them in case China invades (HERE). Really? YES!
And we will also support NATO and South Korea and what about Australia? Perhaps and most likely America is overbooking its capability to defeat its foes as it did in WWI and WWII. At any rate these events are worth watching with a Biblical lens looking for the days preceding the Lord’s arrival to rapture His true Bride – His true Church (and not the fake Christians – CINO – Christians in name only).
Let’s not forget the “Plan-demic”, a glorified version of the flu(!?). This is causing the world to become conditioned (through fear and worry) into submission and covertly it’s helping build the Antichrist’s kingdom, preparing the people. Another name for this is called – The Great Reset – in which they are planning to “reset” everything – economies, currencies, nations, peoples, religions – into a New World Order which will be used to carry out the dictates of the Antichrist and the False Prophet described in Rev 13. Mark my words folks, this is coming and the framework in being built right now in front of those with eyes that can see and ears that can and will hear. Which camp are you in?
So all this portends the questions when will Jesus come for His Bride – His real and true Church? And are we in the time just before all hell breaks loose in the world with wars, that the Lord will come and steal us away?
“Your dead shall live; their bodies shall rise. You who dwell in the dust, awake and sing for joy! For your dew is a dew of light, and the earth will give birth to the dead. 20- Come, my people, enter your chambers, and shut your doors behind you; hide yourselves for a little while until the fury has passed by. 21- For behold, the Lord is coming out from his place to punish the inhabitants of the earth for their iniquity, and the earth will disclose the blood shed on it, and will no more cover its slain.” -Isa 26:19-21 (ESV)
The Lord tells us, if not commands us, to watch for His return. But who’s watching, who’s paying attention to what’s happening around us and in the world. Who is reading and studying His word to know about His coming and the events surrounding His return. Recall that Jesus blasted the religious people and leaders of His time for not focusing and knowing what the Scriptures said about His coming the first time (Matt 16:1-3). Read this shocking verse about how the Lord will come the second time – 2 Th 1:8.
“Therefore be on the alert, for you do not know which day your Lord is coming.” -Matt 24:42 (NASB)
“Watch therefore, for you know neither the day nor the hour.” -Matt 25:13 (ESV)
“Therefore be on the alert, for you do not know which day your Lord is coming.” -Matt 24:42 (NASB)
The big question here is where are you personally at with watching and waiting for the Lord’s return? Are you skeptical over this rapture question, don’t believe it, think it’s all bunk? Then search the Scriptures and find out but I would encourage all to not tarry on this for the Lord could return, IMO, any day now (mind you I AM NOT setting any dates) and friends you don’t even want to be left behind to face the perils of the seven years of the Tribulation. Be aware that Scripture says we can know the season – the timeframe based on the signs – of the Lord’s return, 1 Th 5:1-9. Please place importance on knowing about the signs, paying attention to what’s occurring in and around you. Strive to know the truth and not follow the general crowd, think for yourself but be informed. And most of all, receive the free gift of salvation through the shed blood of our beloved Savior and King – Jesus Christ. Follow the clear and concise instructions for salvation in Rom 10:9-10. For everyone who calls upon the name of the Lord will be saved (HERE).
Amen.
-BPWatcher, Internet Preacher and Bible Prophecy Watchman
“Therefore be on the alert, for you do not know which day your Lord is coming.” -Matt 24:42 (NASB)
GLORY TO GOD!
