Matthew 24:27 NKJV
For as the lightning comes from the east and flashes to the west, so also will the coming of the Son of Man be.
Just around midnight last night I was roused by what I thought was a flashlight outside the window.
I got up, pulled back the curtains to see the most amazing form of distant lightning flashing across the sky, illuminating the dark clouds - there was no accompanying thunder which made it super weird.
My nearest and dearest joined me at the window and we watched in awe.
I thought of Jesus' Promise and how His Return will be clear for all to see - just as this lightning was so bright and spectacular.
It will be unmistakable and devastatingly awesome in might, as Jesus warned the Pharisees who put Him on trial:
Matthew 26:64 NKJV
Jesus said to him, "It is as you said. Nevertheless, I say to you, hereafter you will see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of the Power, and coming on the clouds of heaven."
Imagine the response of those who have rejected and mocked Jesus!
Contrast it with those who have longed for His Appearing - as the old hymn says: "lost in wonder, love and praise!"
As we watch the worldwide disintegration of society, we, who long for Jesus' Appearing, have hope beyond politics, weaponry and uprisings.
The Lord's Prayer: "Your Kingdom come, Your Will be done on Earth as it is in Heaven" has never been more appropriate or necessary.
Let's pray it with all the fervour we can muster.
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