Now, brothers and sisters, about times and dates we do not need to write to you, 2 for you know very well that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. 3 While people are saying, “Peace and safety,” destruction will come on them suddenly, as labor pains on a pregnant woman, and they will not escape. 1 Thessalonians 5:1-3
Over the last few weeks I’ve been reading all over the internet that the election of Joe Biden is a precursor to the rapture of Christians, based on text from the Book of Revelation and a pre-tribulation viewpoint. I haven’t seen such giddiness since, well, it’s been a long time.
While it is logically true that we are closer to the Lord’s return than we have ever been, these verses have always given me pause before I acted on predictions or current events. I’m not denying that it would be great if He did return, because it would be, but the Lord wants us to be watchful and prepared.
Could He come this week? Absolutely. Will He? No one knows.
Recall the slogan of the TV evangelist, Jack Van Impe (who passed away a year ago today): Perhaps Today! The logo pin was those words under a trumpet. That little pin symbolized quite a bit.
On the other hand, shouldn’t we be expecting His coming? 100%
But it shouldn’t be because of a politician you may not like. It should be because, well, He’s coming soon.
If you rose in the morning with “Yes, it could be today” on your mind, how would that affect the rest of your day? Sure, if the Lord returned, you’d miss out on the speech you’d have to give or that test you’d have to take, but that eager expectation would propel you through each day.
Then, as you lay your head on the pillow, thinking, “What about tomorrow? Could He return tomorrow?” I’m certain the dreams you had would be much better than what you’re having now.
Always expecting, always anticipating His return.
It could be today, yes it could.