Scripture
Acts 1: 11 “They said, Men of Galilee, why are you sanding here staring at the sky? Jesus has been taken away from you into heaven. And someday, just as you saw him go, he will return!
Observation
This is a great promise from the Bible. Jesus had just ascended into heaven. Verse 9 says “It was not long after the said this that he was taken up into the sky while they were watching, and he disappeared into the sky.”
The disciples were in awe and amazement. They kept staring into the sky looking for Jesus. The angels came and said quit looking for Jesus. He is gone. He is with His father in heaven. Jesus had taught them this would happen. Jesus had to go to heaven so he could send the Holy Spirit on the day of Pentecost. Then the angels gave the great promise that Jesus would come again. He would return to this earth for his church, for his bride. We will see him again. Jesus is coming again. He is the soon coming king.
Application
Most people ask when Jesus is coming again. This is the wrong question. The Bible teaches that we will not know the times or season of his return. The right question is am I ready for his return. It is not a matter of when but am I living a life that is prepared for his return. Am I ready to meet Jesus? Am I living a God-pleasing life? Jesus told a parable of ten virgins. Five were prepared for the grooms coming, five were not. I want to be prepared. I don’t live in fear but in expectancy. I don’t fear Jesus coming. Fear is not a good motivator to live a godly life. Expectancy is. I want to be ready for Jesus because I expect he is coming soon. I want to be pleasing to him because I love him. It is just like when company is coming and you really want to see them again. You get everything ready for their visit because you love them and are expecting them to come. It is the same way with Jesus. I love him and I expect his soon return.
Prayer
Father I want to be prepared for the return of your son. I want everything to be right and in order. I want to please him. I do not fear his return. I delight in it. I anticipate it. I want to be with my father. I want to be ready. Remove anything from my life that is displeasing to you. Prepare me for your son. I want to be without spot or wrinkle. I love you very much.
