We saw robins this week! And
we heard the birds singing their springtime songs! Our neighbor has snowdrops
blooming in her front yard! And we passed a house where the front yard is
polluted with crocuses that are blooming! Spring really is coming!
After winter’s chilly, grey days the signs of Spring are always welcome. We look for them with eagerness and anticipation of what is to come.
Matthew 24 talks about another, much more important event that will happen—the coming of Jesus to gather up His faithful followers and take them to Heaven. Matthew mentions several signs that the day is approaching and offers warnings about our readiness to face that day.
Although the exact day and hour are not specified, the urgency of being ready is clear. Signs, like earthquakes, famines, weird weather patterns, and outright declarations against God and Christians, are cropping up more and more every day, like snowdrops and crocuses!
Are we ready? Have we put our trust in Jesus to save us from our sinful selves? Do we share that message with others? Are we encouraging them to find forgiveness and peace through knowing Him? Have we warned them about the consequences of NOT believing? Do we let them know just how important this decision is, not just for the future but for today? Do we feel the urgency?
We often shy away from uncomfortable conversations, but Matthew 24 gives us ample reasons to let others know about the need for a relationship with Jesus. It’s not something that can be put off and put off. The signs are coming together that indicate His coming won’t be long.
Are we looking forward to that day with joyful eagerness? Do we welcome the signs, like we do the indications that Spring is just around the corner? Are we convinced that Jesus return is eminent? Let’s pray for conviction, courage and clarity in recognizing and pointing out to others the signs of Jesus’ return.
Be encouraged!
