Friday, September 17, 2021

When You Least Expect It

Meditate.

You are Children of the Light.
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Now concerning how and when all this will happen, dear brothers and sisters, we don't really need to write you. For you know quite well that the day of the Lord's return will come unexpectedly, like a thief in the night. When people are saying, "Everything is peaceful and secure," then disaster will fall on them as suddenly as a pregnant woman's labor pains begin. And there will be no escape. But you aren't in the dark about these things, dear brothers and sisters, and you won't be surprised when the day of the Lord comes like a thief. For you are all children of the light and of the day; we don't belong to darkness and night. So be on your guard, not asleep like the others. Stay alert and be clearheaded. 1 Thessalonians 5:1-6

Jesus will return at an hour…a day…a time…when we aren’t expecting Him. Bible prophesy teachers tell us that He will return to fulfill one of the Jewish holidays or feasts that has not yet been fulfilled. Christ’s death and resurrection, as well as the beginning of the church have all happened at the exact time of Jewish Feasts. Jesus died at Passover, being the Lamb who takes away the sins of the world. Jesus was resurrected on the Feast of First Fruits, and the church was established fifty days after Passover on the day of the Feast of Weeks or Pentecost. The Feast of Trumpets or Rosh HaShanah, which was September 7-8, 2021, represents the Day of Judgment. Rapture did not occur on that day. Once again, we must remember that God isn’t telling us when the Rapture or Christ’s Second Coming will occur. We must just be prepared, stay in God’s will, and share the Good News of the fact that Jesus Christ is the long-awaited Messiah for the Jewish people…and everyone. God loves the whole world…not just the Jews.

So you, too, must keep watch! For you don't know what day your Lord is coming. Understand this: If a homeowner knew exactly when a burglar was coming, he would keep watch and not permit his house to be broken into. You also must be ready all the time, for the Son of Man will come when least expected. Matthew 24:42-44

Just be ready…and live each day as if it were your last. Live to serve the Lord by serving others for Him.

Prayer ~ Lord Jesus, please help me to stay alert and clearheaded…not to be deceived. There are rumors of Your false return. Give me wisdom to discern the truth—for Your are the Truth, the Way and the Life. I trust in You and look forward to Your return.

Verses of Salvation ~ For God chose to save us through our Lord Jesus Christ, not to pour out his anger on us. Christ died for us so that, whether we are dead or alive when he returns, we can live with him forever. So encourage each other and build each other up, just as you are already doing.                        1 Thessalonians 5:9-11

Friday’s Feasting at the King’s Table

We can’t live on bread alone. Celebrate. Another day has dawned. Our sins have been atoned for on Yom Kippur…and by our Savior Jesus Christ. Celebrate. We will one day have a Banquet With The King…because we believe in Him as our Savior. We can only imagine what foods will be provided for us at that banquet, but God has such a great imagination and it will undoubtedly be beyond our expectations. There will be bread…or rolls. Here’s a favorite recipe of a Christian saint who has gone to be with the Lord. Dear Helen baked these rolls every month for the seniors at our church.

Helen’s Rolls

1 cup Water (very warm)
½ cup Oil
½ cup Sugar
2 Eggs
1 tsp Salt
4 cups Flour (can be unbleached and whole wheat mixed)
1 pkg regular Yeast

Mix ingredients and let set overnight in mixing bowl, covered on counter.
Make into rolls and place on greased cooked sheet, cover. Allow to rise again for about 4 hours.
Bake at 375 degrees for approximately 10-15 minutes, until golden brown.

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