Wednesday, September 12, 2012

Stand with Israel and be Ready For Christ to Return

Zechariah 2: 6-12
“Come! Come! Flee from the land of the north,” declares the Lord, “for I have scattered you to the four winds of heaven,” declares the Lord.
“Come, Zion! Escape, you who live in Daughter Babylon!” For this is what the Lord Almighty says: “After the Glorious One has sent me against the nations that have plundered you—for whoever touches you touches the apple of his eye I will surely raise my hand against them so that their slaves will plunder them.[b] Then you will know that the Lord Almighty has sent me.
10 “Shout and be glad, Daughter Zion. For I am coming, and I will live among you,” declares the Lord. 11 “Many nations will be joined with the Lord in that day and will become my people. I will live among you and you will know that the Lord Almighty has sent me to you. 12 The Lord will inherit Judah as his portion in the holy land and will again choose Jerusalem. 13 Be still before the Lord, all mankind, because he has roused himself from his holy dwelling.

Look to Jerusalem. While no one will know the day or the hour of Christ's return, we are to look for the signs (See Matthew 24:32) “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. 33 Even so, when you see all these things, you know that it[e] is near, right at the door. 34 Truly I tell you, this generation will certainly not pass away until all these things have happened. 35 Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away.

Whether Jesus is returning in our generation really doesn't matter. He will return for each of us.  We should stand with Israel. Our government should stand with Israel. Be wise.  Heaven and earth WILL pass away, but MY words will never pass away.  If Jesus were to return today, would I be ready? Holy Spirit, give me Your wisdom. Let me live my life ready for Your return.     

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