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The King Returns

Matthew 24:43&44
"43 But know this, that if the goodman of the house had known in what watch the thief would come, he would have watched, and would not have suffered his house to be broken up.
44 Therefore be ye also ready: for in such an hour as ye think not the Son of man cometh."

Jesus will RETURN. It will be similar to the Great Flood, it will happen suddenly and unexpectedly. Jesus used the example of two working in the field. And, the two women grinding at the mill. In each case one is TAKEN and one is left. We understand this to be Christ's judgment; the separation of the sheep from the goats, the believers from the unbelievers.

Jesus warned; "Watch therefore: for ye know not what hour your Lord doth come." On the day of Christ's return we will face judgment or mercy. We need to be prepared to meet Him. We need to watch for Him. We need to be READY.

Jesus drives home the point in today's verses; "But KNOW THIS, that if the goodman of the house had known in what watch the thief would come, he would have watched, and would not have suffered his house to be broken up." We think of a thief or robber as someone who sneeks and secretly steals. But, in ancient times the robbers were more like marauders, attacking the home and anyone unfortunate to be home. 

Because of this people would be on guard watching throughout the night. They divided the night into four quarters and take turns watching. "Therefore be ye also ready: for in such an hour as ye think NOT the Son of man cometh." The King Will Come! Jesus is the ultimate hero that saves the day. He defeats the bad guy. It all works out for the good in the end. It's how GOD made reality to work. This is the healing that is needed. We all know it. Everything is messed up. We yearn for this healing and hope. The greater reality. We were created for Eden. And, we will experience that when Jesus comes again!!!
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