The Coming Day

Scripture – Luke 17:30-35: 30“It will be just like this on the day the Son of Man is revealed. 31On that day no one who is on the roof of his house, with his goods inside, should go down to get them. Likewise, no one in the field should go back for anything. 32Remember Lot’s wife! 33Whoever tries to keep his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life will preserve it. 34I tell you, on that night two people will be in one bed; one will be taken and the other left. 35Two women will be grinding grain together; one will be taken and the other left.”

Reflection: There are two things about the return of Christ about which I am very sure. First, it will happen. Second, no one knows what it will look like. In spite of all the movies and books and prophetic preaching, it will come as a surprise – both in its timing and in its form.

One thing Jesus is clear about is there will be a suddenness to it. Another thing is we can be ready. As I move through life I keep living, working, etc. I live with the assurance that this day, when it comes, will be a day of great joy for me. I also live with the concern that it will be a day of great trouble for many other people.

How can I help someone move closer to Christ today? I’ll keep myself open to that, and I’ll be ready to engage someone in conversation when they open the door.