When Christ Returns

   “When the Son of man comes in his glory and all his angels with him, then he will sit on his glorious throne.” (Matt 25: 31)

   Jesus came as man to offer salvation to the world.  He did not come to restore Israel to earthly splendor.  He came to call them to the kingdom of God, not that of man.  He was rejected, abandoned, betrayed and crucified.

   He comes to each of us individually.  If we allow, He will change our lives, making them holy.  He speaks to each of us in our hearts, guiding us on the way we should walk.  He leads us toward our heavenly kingdom.

   Some will accept Jesus as Lord and allow Him to change their lives.  Others will reject Him just as when He came as man, refusing His grace, His forgiveness and His love.

   When Jesus comes in His glory, there will two reactions among the people.  One of joy and one of terror.  Those who have chosen to follow Him in their lives will experience the incredible joy of knowing their wait is over; the kingdom has come.  The ones who rejected Him will suffer abject terror as they realize the terrible mistake they made in refusing Him.

   On that day all choices will cease.  Those who have chosen wisely will join with Christ and spend eternity in heaven.  Those who rejected Him and His ways will find they can no longer change their mind; their eternity will be one of anguish and sorrow.  Anguish in the Godless state they have chosen for their eternal home and sorrow for no longer having the opportunity to choose Christ.

   That day will come when we least expect it.  It will come at the time God chooses, unannounced and without warning.  May we choose properly today and know the joy of that coming.  Come Lord Jesus!

Father the day is unknown to us.

You will determine the time.

You delay in mercy to give us time.

Time to choose You.

Amen