In Matthew 24 Jesus reveals the signs of the end of times, or "the last days". Many Christians believe we are living in these last days, myself among them. In fact, not as a formal title, but rather as cause for serious contemplation, I have recently asked our choir to think of the possibly of being part of the global "choir of the last days". That's a pretty heavy thought. The point is that we should be diligent. We should be sober-minded. We should be ready. Read the similarities Jesus revealed between life just before the flood in Genesis and life now, before His soon-coming return.
"But as the days of Noah were, so also will the coming of the Son of Man be. For as in the days before the flood, they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noah entered the ark, and did not know until the flood came and took them all away, so also will the coming of the Son of Man be." - Matthew 24:37-39
For those of us at Grace Baptist Church, we are currently listening to Pastor Bobby's messages on this very subject (I recommend going back and listening to "A Storm is Brewing" parts 1&2, "Be Prepared", and "The World is Underwater" parts 1&2". You can find them here).
But what about the last day? My last day? Your last day? What does my current, normal "post-rapture" day look like? If I am living life as "usual" when it is demanded of me, what will it look like?
"But God said to him, 'You fool! This very night your soul is demanded of you; and as for all that you have prepared, who will own it now?'" - Luke 12:20
There is immediate proof of God's grace in action this very second. For me, that I am writing this. For you, that you are reading this. If we have breath, we have hope. If you are in a place of knowing you have drifted from the Lord, His grace is your anchor. Return to Him. If you are in a place of knowing you are abiding in Him, praise Him for it. He is your ark. Remain in Him. His mercy, love, and justice call for our response.
Will you pray this with me? "O Lord, whether it be the splitting of the eastern sky or the stopping of my mortal heart, may you find me living a life of worship that honors and pleases You."
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