THERE IS MUCH TALK LATELY ABOUT THE LAST DAYS!

Growing In God by Jim Cymbalahttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UFvt4ZITJR8

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There is much talk lately about the "last days" when Jesus Christ comes to bring judgement upon the earth and save those who were faithful to Him.  There are many different disputes and opinions about the rapture, who's saved and who's not, when the tribulation occurs, who the true church is, among other things regarding this great and destructive event our generation may live to see.  The story of the ten virgins in Matthew 25 is just one parable Jesus uses to explain what's really important about Christ's return and what we should be most concerned with.

When we are so preoccupied with things nobody on this earth is 100 % certain of regarding God's intricate plan, we lose the most important focus God intended for us.  Our relationship with Him.  Our faith, our relationship, and our obedience to God will be our lifesaver in the last days by giving us the strength and protection to endure the tribulation and whatever else our future brings.  Wasting time arguing only separates the church, takes our eyes off God, distorts our true purpose (God's will), and stunts the work for His kingdom, which is never good.  

Before Jesus ascended into Heaven in front of His apostles to return to the Father , they asked Him about His plans for the future but Jesus didn't want them worrying about this.  He wanted them to do His will on earth by spreading the gospel, and being fishers of men.  He never intended for them or us  to waste time arguing about how or when that day will come. 

Acts 1:6 

Act 1:6  When they were together for the last time they asked, "Master, are you going to restore the kingdom to Israel now? Is this the time?" 

Act 1:7  He told them, "You don't get to know the time. Timing is the Father's business. 

Act 1:8  What you'll get is the Holy Spirit. And when the Holy Spirit comes on you, you will be able to be my witnesses in Jerusalem, all over Judea and Samaria, even to the ends of the world." 

Act 1:9  These were his last words. As they watched, he was taken up and disappeared in a cloud. 

Act 1:10  They stood there, staring into the empty sky. Suddenly two men appeared--in white robes! 

Act 1:11  They said, "You Galileans!--why do you just stand here looking up at an empty sky? This very Jesus who was taken up from among you to heaven will come as certainly--and mysteriously--as he left." 

Act 1:12  So they left the mountain called Olives and returned to Jerusalem. It was a little over half a mile. 

If all our energy and priorities are on being right about every detail, winning every argument and having special knowledge instead of knowing God, we could find ourselves locked out and told it's too late to enter the great banquet God is preparing for His faithful servants.   Would God really turn away those who love Him and know Him, even if they don't know every detail of His plan for His return?  That's goes against everything Jesus teaches us in His word, the Holy Bible.

We are all responsible for the way we live, the path we chose, (the world or Jesus) and our preparedness for Christ's return.  When the day comes I want my heart right with God more than being right about certain beliefs, dates, times, who's and why's.  It's good to be aware of world wide events around us however, but nothing should take priority over quality time with God.  He desires a relationship with us and our dedication to living out His will here and now on earth more than anything else.  

The whole world will know the truth in the end, regardless of what our beliefs are.  Let's not be like the unfortunate 5 virgins, but instead like the 5 lucky ones who came prepared.  Have your lanterns filled (HOLY SPIRIT) and ready (strong faith) for His return so you won't be left unprepared and locked out by the bridegroom saying "I don't know you!"

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