Come Quickly!

"Now learn this lesson from the fig tree: As soon as its twigs get tender and its leaves come out, you know that summer is near. Even so, when you see all these things, you know that it is near, right at the door. I tell you the truth, this generation will certainly not pass away until all these things have happened.”

Matthew 24:32-34

There may be many different “first signs” of Spring. It may be a warm ray of sun through a window, the smell of nature that goes away in the frigid winter, or a small purple flower screaming “life has returned” letting everyone know that the lush green of summer is not far away!

Jesus said that His return to this earth will be like the coming of Spring! Jesus who is the way, the truth and the life will return as He said He would. So when you see the Signs of Eternal Spring, and they increase every day, then know for sure that being ready for the return of Jesus is not a good thing to do, it is the only thing to do.

Know this: If these are the days just before the return of Jesus conditions in the world will not get better. In fact Matthew 24:22 says, “If those days had not been cut short, no one would survive, but for the sake of the elect those days will be shortened.” Before Jesus returns it will get so bad that everyone on earth would die if Jesus’ return doesn’t stop it.

So if you are rejoicing that we might be living in the days just before the return of Jesus be warned, this time will not be easy. Believers will be tested with deep troubles. You will hear, see and experience things that will cause you great pain. You will be tempted to turn away from Jesus and give up on His promises. You will be ridiculed and persecuted because of your faith in Jesus. You may even be required to lay down your life for Jesus.

Decide now that you will hold on to Jesus through it all. Give no place in your mind to the option of turning away. Shut the doors of doubt in your heart and trust Jesus to keep you safe in His arms until the trumpet sounds. If you are holding on to sin, let it go! If sin is holding on to you then run away from it like Joseph.

All of this gives new meaning to the words COME QUICKLY LORD JESUS!