Monday, November 7, 2016
Revelation 2:20 He who testifies to these things says, "Yes, I am coming soon."
KEEP ALERT AS YOU TRAVEL
Did you pay attention to the signs when you drove to work today? That flashing yellow light that clued you in to a busy intersection coming up or a stoplight about to turn red? An orange road construction sign that forewarned you about a lane closure so that you would slow down? I hope so. It’s important to keep alert to the roadsigns as you travel. It isn't a good idea to daydream or to get distracted (definitely not to text). It could result, not only in missing your exit but in your being involved in a serious crash.
As Christians we need to pay attention to the signs Jesus has told us about regarding His Second Coming, as we travel down the road of our life towards heaven, signs that are indicators that we’re approaching the "exit" that will lead us off of this earth. What are these signs? Jesus speaks of such things as wars and rumors of wars, the proliferation of false prophets who deceive many, disturbances in nature like earthquakes, an increase of wickedness, and the love of many growing cold (see Matthew 24).
Any of these things sound familiar? Well, then, you can be sure the Day of the Savior's return is approaching! When you notice such things happening in the world around you be reminded that your exit from the world is drawing near. May they serve as encouragements to live each day with your eyes of faith fixed on Him.
"Wake, awake, for night is flying,"
The watchmen on the heights are crying:
"Awake, Jerusalem, arise!"
Midnight hears the welcome voices
And at the thrilling cry rejoices:
"Oh, where are ye, ye virgins wise?
The Bridegroom comes, awake!
Your lamps with gladness take! Hallelujah!
With bridal care Yourselves prepare
To meet the Bridegroom, who is near."
(The Lutheran Hymnal, 609:1)
