For months, the news broadcasters alerted the public about the solar eclipse that would take place on August 21, 2017. As the date drew nigh, thousands (maybe even millions) purchased special glasses to gaze at the sun, and many traveled to parts of the United States where the total eclipse could be watched live. Millions looked up into heaven today. Millions. But with all the hype that surrounded this rare event, there is another event that is even greater. In fact, it is the greatest event ever!
You may already know what we are alluding to.
We are speaking about the second coming of Christ Jesus. The bible tells us that this appearance will be like no other:
- There will be a rise in counterfeit prophets, natural disasters, famine, death, destruction, wars and rumors of more wars.*
- There will be amazing signs in the heavenly bodies: in the sun, the moon and the stars.
- There will be great tribulation on the earth.
- The Son of Man, Jesus The Christ will appear in the heavens with the heavenly host, and every eye will see Him.
- Those who alive and are followers of Him, including those who died believing and living in Jesus will be resurrected and will meet Him in the air.
- Those who are dead and not followers of Him will not be resurrected in this first resurrection, and those who are alive and are not followers of Him will be consumed by His Very Brightness.
This may strike fear in some hearts but there is no reason to fear. God hasn’t even given us a spirit of fear, but of love. This timeline is Christ’s itinerary for us. If your loved one went away for many years, you would be ecstatic to learn when he or she is about to return. It is the same for Christ. Because we love Him and are excited that He is coming back again, He tells us what to expect before and when He returns. This time, no one will need special glasses, nor will anyone miss out on this heavenly event. Every eye will see Him.
* Christ’s second coming texts mentioned above are found in Matthew 24, Mark 13, Luke 21 and 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18. If you need more information on how to study The Bible, who Jesus Christ is, and more about His second coming, please write us at info@thepetersplace.com.