The Imminent Return of Christ

Mark 8:38 ~ "For whoever is ashamed of me and of my words in this adulterous and sinful generation, of him will the Son of Man also be ashamed when he comes in the glory of his Father with the holy angels."

Jesus will return, He will come in the glory of His Father, accompanied by His holy angels. Are you ready for the imminent return of Christ? 

So very few look upon the return of Jesus the King as a soon-coming event. It is, however, set to happen at a day and hour unknown to anyone. Many have undertaken to try and predict His return, failing at every point and proving themselves to be at the very least foolish, and at worse, false prophets. However, our Lord said in Matthew 24:36, "But concerning that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels of heaven, nor the Son, but the Father only."

Others foolishly think that they can get in at the last moment and enjoy the pleasures of the sinful nature until just before the gates are shut. They see the opportunity for salvation as something they can hold off on, waiting until there is not much life left or breath in their lungs, and then lay hold of the salvation of Jesus. For those who are in such a state of mind, hear the warning of Luke 12:46, "The master of that servant will come on a day when he does not expect him and at an hour he does not know, and will cut him in pieces and put him with the unfaithful."

The coming of the Lord Jesus is as the lightning that flashes in the sky. Our Lord said in Matthew 24:27, "For as the lightning comes from the east and shines as far as the west, so will be the coming of the Son of Man." Two things about lightning are quite remarkable in their comparison of the return of Jesus. First, it is unmistakable. A brilliant flash of light that illuminates the sky is seen by all who are in the storm. Second, it is powerful. The forces of nature that God has created displays the immensity of His power as a massive electrical pulse flashes across the heavens. Christ's return will be unmistakable... and, dear ones, it will be powerful.

Jesus will return, but will He be ashamed of you? There are those who say they hold to Jesus Christ, and yet their lives display a rebellion similar to those who are of the world (see Titus 1:16). Let's take note of the condition of the world described by our Lord at His return. He called it adulterous and sinful. We look around and see an adulterous people seeking to satisfy their own desires and pleasures. We also see a sinful people, departing from the ways of God and pursuing their rebellions with a resolute determination.

We wonder how anyone could be ashamed of our Lord and His words. How could someone be ashamed of the Savior who gave His life as a ransom for many? How could anyone hold in contempt the very utterance of God in the Holy Scriptures? But when Jesus returns, those who held to such a despicable view of Christ and His words will discover that they will receive back what they have given--Christ will be ashamed of them and cast them out of His presence for eternity.

So, dear ones, look to the coming of the Son of God. His return is imminent. He is coming again and will judge all mankind. For those who are not ashamed of Him, those who are born-again, who love the Lord and His words, they will be ushered in to the welcoming joy of the Father and of Christ the Son. They will gather in the assembly of the righteous and will partake of the greatest blessing of all: the everlasting presence of Almighty God.

In His Grace,
​Pastor Michael

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