Nobody Knows the Day and the Hour

Covenant with God

Signs of God's Covenant

The Rainbow

Matthew 24:36-44 The Message

³⁶ “But the exact day and hour? No one knows that, not even heaven’s angels, not even the Son. Only the Father knows.
^37-39 “The Arrival of the Son of Man will take place in times like Noah’s. Before the great flood, everyone was carrying on as usual, having a good time right up to the day Noah boarded the ark. They knew nothing—until the flood hit and swept everything away.
^39-44 “The Son of Man’s Arrival will be like that: Two men will be working in the field—one will be taken, one left behind; two women will be grinding at the mill—one will be taken, one left behind. So stay awake, alert. You have no idea what day your Master will show up. But you do know this: You know that if the homeowner had known what time of night the burglar would arrive, he would have been there with his dogs to prevent the break-in. Be vigilant just like that. You have no idea when the Son of Man is going to show up.

For Reflection

Christ, on His Father's command, entered the world not to destroy it but to save it. The second advent in which we live is the development and maturation of the Christian era.  The second coming is the full realization of the human potential under God and the completion of the Kingdom of God.  Let us hope that all will be acceptable in the eyes of God.

Pray

Pray that you will keep your focus on the vision that is God's will for all of human life.  Pray prayers of praise and adoration so that you will remember the promise of your sovereign God.  Pray for the realization of the Kingdom.