The Day and the Hour

CALL TO PRAYER

Title: The Day and the Hour

By:  Daniel Peter

Date: 30.04.2022

“But about that day or hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. Matthew 24:36 NIV

There are conflicting views in the body of Christ as it relates to the extent we can discern the time of the second coming of Christ; some believe it’s futile in trying to discern the time of His coming as The Lord Himself said “But about that day or hour no one knows… (Matt. 24:36)”, while others believe that we should seek to know. Gaining clarity in this area will help us develop the right disposition towards His coming.

Firstly, Jesus’ prophecy about His second coming was a result of the disciples’ desire to know when His second coming will be. They asked, “when shall these things be?…. (Matt. 24:)”, therefore, Jesus’ reply was to help them know the time certain events will occur, which includes His Second coming. This means it is God’s will for us to be able to discern the time of His coming. This is the reason Apostle Paul wrote: “But you, brothers and sisters, are not in darkness so that this day should surprise you like a thief. (1 Thes. 5:4)”. If the day should not take us by surprise, then we should be aware of the day.

The activities of God usually follow certain patterns He has set, which helps us to trace His activities and predict His actions (which is a prophecy by understanding). For example, He told us that “.. as the days of Noah were, so shall also the coming of the Son of man be (Matt. 24:37)”. This means we can go back and see how He related with mankind in the days of Noah and know how He will relate with us at His coming. Therefore, as Noah was aware that God was sending the flood and made adequate preparation for it, we will be aware of the period of the second coming of The Lord, so we can make preparations for it. Again, the second coming of Jesus will be after His first coming. For at His first coming, the Bible witnessed that Simeon was informed by the Holy Ghost that He would see the Messiah before he dies (Luke 2:25,26). Therefore, Simeon in his days was a human clock to determine the coming of the Lord. Furthermore, the scriptures say that “Surely the Lord GOD will do nothing, but he revealeth his secret unto his servants the prophets (Amos 3:7)”. When He said nothing, it includes the second coming of Jesus Christ.

With the above said, what did the Lord mean when He said “But about that day or hour no one knows (Matt. 24:36)? He is saying to us that no one will know the exact date and time (the moment) He will come. But as Noah was informed that the coming of the flood will be in his day, and Simeon was told the Messiah will be born before He dies, the generation the Lord will come will be informed of His coming.  

Jesus is coming soon. Prepare!!!

Prayer Point:

 Let’s thank God for His word today. Let’s ask Him to help us make preparations for His coming,

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