You knew I was coming!

Beginning a sentence with the words "I have very little tolerance for....." does not even sound like it's going to be reflective of a Christian walk.  However, the other day, my tolerance level was very low!

I was driving in an area of our community called Kings Manor.  As I came around a subdivision, I noticed a car in a driveway with reverse lights on.  The driver turned, saw me (eye to eye) and still proceeded to back out.  Of course the first thing I thought was "the audacity of that woman! She saw me coming.....she knew I was headed towards her on the street and she pulled out anyway!"

I was not happy! Of course I had to brake and slow down from my own course but it really irritated me that she knew I was coming.  As soon as those words came out of my mouth, this thought entered.  We all know that Jesus is coming again.  It is no secret. Mark 13:26-27 says "At that time, man will see the Son of Man coming in clouds with great power and glory and He will send His angels and gather His elect from the four winds, from the ends of the earth..." yet, we don't turn from our sinful ways.

We live in a society that knows God will return but that thought does little to change or deter some people's behavior. Why? Is it because we think a living, loving God will not hold it against us? Is it because we expect He loves us too much to discipline us? Like that woman in the driveway, she knew I was coming but her belief that I would stop allowed her to continue to pull out despite the possible consequences.

Don't get me wrong, God is a loving, forgiving God but we know He's coming and the time to remember that is now! If I knew you were coming to my house today, I might fluff the pillows, wash the dishes, and dust,  but if I didn't think I would have visitors, I would continue to live comfortably behind closed doors. (Matthew 24:43)

So even if you never heard that before, now you know. He is coming again to take His people home. Will you be ready or will you continue to "take your chances?"


At that time they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. When these things begin to take place, stand up and lift up your heads, because your redemption is drawing near. Luke 21:27-28