Lately as I have been reading in various parts of the Scriptures, I have been stuck by a recurring theme.
When Jesus came to Earth, the Jews were not prepared. They had Scripture to tell them WHEN He was coming (Daniel) they had Scripture to tell HOW He was coming, they had Scripture that laid out what would happen when He came (Isaiah 53). (Have you ever read through just Matthew even, and noted the footnotes, all the Scriptures that were fulfilled by His birth, life and death? It never ceases to amaze me.) But the Jews still did NOT recognize their Messiah. They had not studied the Scriptures and were not ready.
And as I was talking to my children about tonight, I reminded them, Jesus is coming back. I believe He is coming back very soon. And are we ready? Do we know His Word?
The Bible says MANY will be fooled by the Anti-Christ. He will convince people he is Jesus. Do YOU know God's Word well enough to prove otherwise? Will you recognize the Savior of the World when He comes again? Will you be ready to be taken to heaven by Him?
That is my top prayer for my children and loved ones. I hope it is yours too.
