Being intentionally neglectful of the ridiculous date-setters of every generation, is there a cause (biblical evidence) to live every second of our lives (as believers in Christ) as though Jesus could return at any moment?
I’m taught repeatedly that the Apostles believed this. But did they?
Peter, encouraging those who had received a faith like his, warned of scoffers who would write Jesus’ return off as foolishness. They would mock, “You keep saying He’s coming again… it’s been a long time, where is He (2 Peter 3)?” But…
Did Peter believe Jesus would return in his lifetime? Did he live every minute with one eye lifted toward the clouds? I really don’t see how, unless he somehow had forgotten his conversation with Jesus by the waterfront (I’m pretty confident he didn’t). Jesus assured Peter that he would grow old and die a martyr’s death (John 21:18). Peter as much as tells us that thousands of…
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ccragamuffin
I completely agree with you that we should both live for Christ as if He may come in the next moment AND as if He will never come in our own lifetimes! We are told in Scripture that no man knows the day or the hour of His Coming. St. Paul admits in closing Chapter 11 of his Epistle to the Romans that he does not understand the mind of God, the timing of God, with regard to “Christ coming again in all glory and great power.” Let us live each moment as if it was the last one we would have in the flesh.
This was a good one, thanks Mike. We really need to be concious of this as we live out our lives, serving, helping, praying and leading (helping) others to learn of Him.
Blessings to you and TC
Greg