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Watching for the Return of Jesus

by Denise Ferrell
08/28/17
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“Watch ye therefore: for ye know not when the master of the house cometh, at even, or at midnight, or at the cockcrowing, or in the morning.” (Mark 13:35 / KJV)

Seven days prior to the Flood, God instructed Noah and his family to enter the Ark (Genesis 7:10) before destroying every other living creature on Earth.  During those final days, they knew the time of the flood was near.  Unbelievers had little concern and continued life as usual.  “And as it was in the days of Noah, so shall it be also in the days of the Son of man.” (Luke 17:26 / KJV)

The Hebrew word “moed” (pleural “moedim”) means appointed time; season; festival.  The Feast Days (Leviticus 23) are divine appointments on God’s calendar.  One purpose of the sun, moon, and stars is for seasons and signs (Genesis 1:14).  A warning sign comes prior to an event.  If a “Bridge Out” sign doesn’t precede the collapsed bridge, it’s of little use.

As Christians waiting and watching for the return of Jesus, we share the Gospel with others.  We don’t want anyone to miss spending eternity in Heaven.  Confessing our sins to Jesus and believing He paid for our sins with His shed blood on the cross brings Salvation.  His was the only payment that sufficed for our sins.

Lord Jesus, may no one tarry in coming to you for Salvation, for You are the only way to God the Father and Heaven.  Amen.