When will our Messiah return?
In what is known as the Old Testament Bible, YHWH/God has foretold of the coming of the Messiah. Since the New Testament, people have been “predicting” when the Messiah will return to gather His people. The best way to know when He isn’t coming…is when someone predicts it. Get the details on what to look for and how to be ready.
Today is our last lesson on Matthew 24 in this particular series and we read a very controversial story where Jesus tells us that No One Knows That Day or Hour
Matthew 24:36-51 – No One Knows That Day and Hour
“However, no one knows the day or hour when these things will happen, not even the angels in heaven or the Son himself. Only the Father knows. “When the Son of Man returns, it will be like it was in Noah’s day. In those days before the flood, the people were enjoying banquets and parties and weddings right up to the time Noah entered his boat. People didn’t realize what was going to happen until the flood came and swept them all away. That is the way it will be when the Son of Man comes. “Two men will be working together in the field; one will be taken, the other left. Two women will be grinding flour at the mill; one will be taken, the other left. “So you, too, must keep watch! For you don’t know what day your Lord is coming. Understand this: If a homeowner knew exactly when a burglar was coming, he would keep watch and not permit his house to be broken into. You also must be ready all the time, for the Son of Man will come when least expected. “A faithful, sensible servant is one to whom the master can give the responsibility of managing his other household servants and feeding them. If the master returns and finds that the servant has done a good job, there will be a reward. I tell you the truth, the master will put that servant in charge of all he owns. But what if the servant is evil and thinks, ‘My master won’t be back for a while,’ and he begins beating the other servants, partying, and getting drunk? The master will return unannounced and unexpected, and he will cut the servant to pieces and assign him a place with the hypocrites. In that place, there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
It is good that we don’t know exactly when Yeshua, our Messiah, will return. If we knew the precise date, we might be tempted to be lazy in our work for Him. Worse yet, we might choose to keep sinning and turn to him at the last minute. Our Heavenly Father doesn’t play games like that. He can’t be tricked.
While we don’t know the day or time of His return, when you study His Word He shows us signs and seasons to look for to know His time of return is close. When Yeshua returns, It will be swift and sudden. Yes, there will be signs of his coming, but if you are busy with life and your own interests You won’t see the signs. There won’t be any last-minute begging or bargaining.
Heaven is not our only goal though; on the contrary, we have work to do here. One of the reasons YHWH created us is to spread the Good News. Decide today to surrender your heart and your life to Him. Once you surrender your heart to Him and live to serve Him, Ask Him what He needs for you to do. When God speaks of weeping and gnashing of teeth, it’s a phrase used to describe despair And the place of despair is hell.
God’s coming judgment is as certain as Yeshua’s return to earth. Are you ready?
Let’s dig a little deeper…
What does it mean that the Messiah is coming soon? And what are we supposed to do while we wait? Read on for scriptural encouragement from one woman to another as you await the return of our Messiah. Whether you’ve been a believer for years or are just beginning your journey, God has a special message for you about His son’s return. So let’s dive in and explore what the Bible has to say about this subject!
The question of when the Messiah will return has been asked throughout history
Believers throughout the centuries have looked to carry on their faith with expectations that at some point they or their children will witness the Messiah’s return. While our understanding of what that means may differ in detail, we continue to press forward, trusting God is always faithful and has plans are beyond our comprehension. The prophet Isaiah paints perhaps the most vivid and hopeful image of those days when he states, “He whom the Lord calls will answer Him; He will say, ‘Here I am”. Although we may not be able to expressly know if today is that day and answer His call, every day brings us hope knowing He chose us for His glory and His Love fills us in ways more powerful than any man-made religion can ever replicate.
Many people believe that the Messiah will return when the world is in chaos
The Messiah, who is the bringer of hope and salvation, has promised to return to gather His bride. This offer gives us faith that no matter how difficult life gets, God is is with us and will protect us until He returns to take us home. As we witness the growing unrest in society, we know that relief from all this suffering will soon come. Take comfort in God’s promise and let it give you strength to remain courageous during these troubled times. Our future may look bleak now, but it won’t be long until the darkness will be replaced with eternal light and joy.
Scripture tells us that no one knows when the Messiah will return, but we must be prepared
Scripture tells us that we should never give up hope and always have faith in the Lord’s plan for us. We are encouraged to prepare for the return of our Messiah by remaining vigilant, so no matter when He returns, we will be ready to receive Him with joy and open hearts. Even though we may not know when He will come back, knowing that He is coming is a source of strength to sustain us through difficult times in the present. Let us all strive to remain faithful, hopeful and prepared for His arrival at any time.
We can prepare for the Messiah’s return by living our lives according to God’s word
As believers, God has given us the blessed assurance that Yeshua our Messiah will return again one day soon. To receive an eternal reward upon His return, it is of paramount importance that we live our lives according to God’s word. By being faithful in worship Him, reading and studying the whole Bible, praying daily, allowing the Holy Spirit to fill our hearts with grace and humility, confessing our sins on a regular basis, and having good deeds of righteousness as evident in our activities, we can be ready when Yeshua comes back to take us home. Which all boils down to the two greatest commandments, Love God with all our heart, mind, and soul, and love our neighbors as ourselves. As Ephesians 4:3 says “Making every effort to keep unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace” may we all have faith that living according to God’s word is our best preparation for the Messiah’s return.
When the Messiah does return, we will be ready to meet Him with open arms
When the Messiah does arrive, it will be nothing short of miraculous. His coming will be a day filled with grace and righteousness. It is an occasion that should fill us all with joy and readiness! We should harken to his call with expectations of love, filled with the hope of eternal life in His presence. With open arms His followers will welcome Him, grateful for all He has done to save us from death. His return shall be a great moment in time, one that can never be replicated or forgotten. He brings peace, love, and hope to our broken world – no force on earth can overpower whatever He chooses to do. So let us meet the Messiah with outstretched arms, ready and willing to receive our most cherished blessing in eternity!
The question of when the Messiah will return has been asked throughout history. Many people believe that the Messiah will return when the world is in chaos. Scripture tells us that no one knows when the Messiah will return, but we must be prepared. We can prepare for the Messiah’s return by living our lives according to God’s word. When the Messiah does return, we will be ready to meet Him with open arms. Trusting in our Father during these difficult times, re-centering our focus on Him, repenting from our sinful ways, and studying His whole Word daily are all key components in staying prepared for Yeshua’s Second Coming. Are you living your life in a way that exemplifies readiness for His return?
God bless you.