From  a child I have heard, Jesus is coming back in the Rapture to take His children (Christians) home any day. Well I’m still here and it hasn’t happened. Why? Lets look at the following scriptures:

Luke 12:39-40  But understand this: If the owner of the house had known at what hour the thief was coming, he would not have let his house be broken into. ⁴⁰ You also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him.”

1 Thessalonians 5:1-3  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.

Luke 17:34 I tell you, on that night two people will be in one bed; one will be taken and the other left. ³⁵ Two women will be grinding grain together; one will be taken and the other left.”

Mark 13:32-33 “But about that day or hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. ³³ Be on guard! Be alert! You do not know when that time will come. 

Matthew 24:26-28 “So if anyone tells you, ‘There he is, out in the wilderness,’ do not go out; or, ‘Here he is, in the inner rooms,’ do not believe it. ²⁷ For as lightning that comes from the east is visible even in the west, so will be the coming of the Son of Man.

James 5:7-8 Be patient, then, brothers and sisters, until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer waits for the land to yield its valuable crop, patiently waiting for the autumn and spring rains. ⁸ You too, be patient and stand firm, because the Lord’s coming is near. ⁹ Don’t grumble against one another, brothers and sisters, or you will be judged. The Judge is standing at the door!

The scripture tells that even Jesus doesn’t know when God will send Him. The one reason He hasn’t came back is simply Grace. God loved us enough for His Son to pay the price for our sins and he loves us enough to give us as many chances as possible to accept Him before Jesus comes back. Yes we don’t know when but not knowing Him when that (split second happens) is like trying to buy a warranty on a  appliance after it breaks. Too late

Seek Him today.

All above scriptures are (NIV)

6/04/2025

Garth Sparks AUTHOR

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