He who testifies to these things says, “Surely I am coming quickly.” Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus! Revelation 22:20

Outta The blue

 

My daughter and I were once touring Fort Pickens at Pensacola Bay, Florida. The fort was completed in 1834 and was in use for 113 years. It was one of the few forts in the South that remained in Union hands during the Civil War. It was closed to military use in 1947.

Right across the bay is Naval Air Station Pensacola where the U.S. Navy’s acrobatic flight demonstration squadron, the Blue Angels, is based. During their practices the team has permission for low passes over the bay, and Santa Rosa Island where the fort stands. At one point my daughter and I were surprised, and delighted, as one of their jets unexpectedly roared by-there and gone-in a flash.

The word quickly in today’s verse is the Greek tachu (takh-oo). It can convey both the concepts of without delay or with swiftness. It demonstrates both the power and timing of the return of Christ.

We cannot know the day or the hour of His return for His church. We can know the historical signs that His return is at the door (Matthew chapters 25-25, Luke 21:7-36). Hundreds of God’s promises have been fulfilled throughout the millennia, so after careful scrutiny we can verify they are factual.

Don’t worry about the darkness of world events. Times change but Jesus Christ does not (Hebrews 13:8) and He will make all things new, and when He does it will be like a flash outta the blue.

We wait with hope for the appearing of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ (Titus 2:13). Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus!

Ken

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