Behold, Christ Is Coming Back

Behold, he cometh with clouds; and every eye shall see him, and they also which pierced him: and all kindreds of the earth shall wail because of him. Even so, Amen.

Revelation 1:7

There is one thing guaranteed in life and that is that Jesus is coming back… Paul states in his letter to the church of Philippi “I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want.” The “secret” Paul is referring to is trusting and having faith in Christ… No matter what you face or encounter in this life, you must have the understanding that Christ will be exalted and through all things His name will be glorified… As I go through life, my hope is neither in the present nor in the conditions of this earth, but in the promise of Christ’s return to this earth… Through John’s suffering and isolation God reveals a plan and purpose behind all that we go through… We are reminded in the 22 chapter of Revelations (12^th verse) that the Lord’s coming is approaching “And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be.”… As a Christian we are to live everyday as if it’s our last (not live it up according to the world but live knowing that pleasing Christ should be our desire knowing that tomorrow isn’t promised… We are called to leave no stone unturned and always go about conducting business as if we are doing it for the Lord , “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men, (Colossians 3:23)”… In this passage, John informs us that “…he cometh with clouds…” There are many times the bible refers to a cloud (the essences of God) being present… When the Israelites were being lead out of Egypt, there was cloud that covered them during the day; when Jesus was Baptist a cloud appeared and a voice spoke saying “this is my beloved son in whom I am well pleased”, on the mountain of transfiguration the bible says that a cloud enveloped them and God said “this is my beloved son, listen to him” and John the revelator tells us that “He will come with clouds…” Knowing that Christ will return tells me that I must stay sober, vigilant and equipped… I am reminded of the story about the ten virgins and the bridegroom ( we will examine in the coming sentences)… Some were prepared, some weren’t… Now while they were going away to make the purchase, the bridegroom came, and those who were ready went in with him to the wedding feast; and the door was shut. Later the other virgins also came, saying, "Lord, Lord, open up for us." But he answered them and said, "Truly I say to you, I do not know you." Be on the alert then, for you do not know the day nor the hour”.  (Matthew 25) Those who aren’t prepared for this return will be saddened; however, we who believe in the Lord should be offering up our praise as He has come to take us to our eternal resting place! John says that the ones who pierced Him will see Him! John says that every eye shall see Him, those who persecuted Jesus will see Him in His glory and the earth will cry out when the trumpet indeed does sound… John is saying that those who thought they killed Jesus will see the living savior, those who put Him down will see Him reigning with all power; likewise, the ones who persecuted you will see your exaltation, they will see you lifted up and will see your breakthrough! There are many times where we feel that Satan is winning, but just know that we look to the hills or rather the clouds knowing that God will deliver, knowing that His word doesn’t come back VOID and believing that victory was assured through the blood of Jesus… This very passage embodies our victory and reward of salvation! I believe the songwriter said it best, “soon and very soon, we are going to see the king, soon and very soon, we are going to see the king. Hallelujah, Hallelujah we are going to see the king.” He goes on to say, “No more dying their, we are going to see the king!”

BE BLESSED!!!