As a teacher, almost daily we had to walk our classes down the hallways to another classroom or an event. Usually there was a class leader or line monitor who listened to my instructions. I sometimes told them, “Count three doors, and stop when you pass the third one.” Or, “Stop just before the water fountain.”
For the most part, my monitors would be on key especially since the kids behind them would be attentive to see if it was done correctly. But there were times when a monitor would just continue walking on and on. Sometimes, the group would blindly follow the leader. There were times when the leader walked on alone! The rest were waiting where they should have stopped.
Just a few weeks ago, as has happened in the past, people were deceived. A prophet said Jesus had appeared in a dream and given him the date of His return. As often happens, blind followers, gave/sold belongings, and some may have quit jobs (I didn’t read it all).
“Then how are we to know when He really comes?” you might be asking. It’s simple: You won’t. We’re not suppose to. Whether you consider/call yourself a prophet or not, you need to know what the Scriptures say. Jesus said, “But of that day and hour, no one knows, not even the angels” (Matthew 24:36).
We do know that God reveals His secrets to His servants the prophets (Amos 3:7), but that refers to common events. For the Rapture, it’ll be as much a surprise to every believer as it will to the rest of the world. In short, NO ONE knows when He’s coming! What we do know is the signs are everywhere. God is NOT going to tell any ONE person the date of His return.
We can’t be blind followers. Let the ones who aren’t listening walk on ahead. But you, listen to the Teacher, stay the course, don’t give up! Know the facts and where you’re going! Lines in the song, Stuck on You say: “I’m stuck on you/I’ve got this feeling down deep in my soul that I just can’t lose/Guess, I’m on my way…” Are you stuck on Jesus? If you’re on your way, that’s good, but not good enough! You must be there NOW! Because He knows for a fact He’s coming! He says, “And behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be. I am the Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, the first and the last” (Revelation 22:12,13).
God Bless! Sam *Stuck on You Lionel Richie, 1983
Recommended Song, Glorious Day (Living He Loved Me) Casting Crowns, 2009