Read Revelation 22:7.
Do you believe Jesus is coming back soon? Our passage today (and repeated in several verses in this chapter) indicate that Jesus will come back soon. Depending on the translation, it could also mean Jesus is coming back quickly. Which is it? Is He coming back soon or quickly? With nearly 2,000 years since the prophecy was given, Jesus has still not returned. This has understandably led people to see Jesus’ words of comfort to mean He will return quickly, in the twinkle of an eye. Others note that with God, a thousand years is like a day (2 Peter 3:8). Let’s not get too caught up in the differences and remember the more important thing – Jesus is coming back. Why is He coming back?
-For the sake of His name. He’s didn’t leave us to die here alone in a sinking ship. What kind of name would Jesus have if He simply walked out on us? No, Jesus is returning, and part of the reason is because His name is on the line. Not that it really matters, of course, because He could do whatever He wants regardless of what others think of Him. Which gives us a second reason for coming back:
-Because He loves us with an everlasting love. His return will be the final testimony of His love. If we have any doubt about His love, we will have none when He returns.
-To destroy evil and sin. His return will see the end of sin and evil in the universe. All things that are opposed to God will be destroyed.
-To vindicate the persecuted. All those who stand firm to the end will find sweet victory knowing they had not run in vain.
-To dwell with His people and His creation forever. As it is, sin prevents us from dwelling in the presence of God. We live in corruptible bodies. But one day, when Jesus returns, we will be raised incorruptible, and as such will be able to dwell with Him forever.
There are so many reasons why Jesus is coming back. All of them are good and true. Do you believe He is coming back? If so, you have the greatest hope one could ever have. Today, no matter what happens, no matter how frustrating or difficult the day may be, remember one thing: He is coming back. There is light at the end of the tunnel. There is hope at the end of the day. So relax a little. Cast your cares upon Him. He is coming back.
–Mike