When is Jesus Returning?

"Know this first of all, that in the last days mockers will come with their mocking, following after their own lusts, and saying, Where is the promise of His coming?" 2 Peter 3: 3-4

In verse 1 and 2, Peter is issuing a reminder that Jesus is coming back to establish his Kingdom! Although everyone has heard that the Lord has promised to return, many think in their minds that it is not going to happen because it has not already happened. This brings two questions to mind; What is taking so long and when will it happen?

In verse 8, Peter writes that "with the Lord one day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years like one day". In our finite minds, a thousand years is an eternity. But with God, it is only like one day. Therefore, do not be deceived by those that would mock the return of our Lord and Savior. God said he would come again and we can bank on him coming again!

In verse 10, Peter says the Lord will return like a thief in the night. When Jesus returns, it will be completely unexpected. God's word says that no man knows when he will return. We are instructed to be ready when that day comes.

As we go through life, we see the devastation, war, poverty, and evil works of man kind. So what is God waiting on? He answers that question in verse 9 by saying, "The Lord is not slow about His promise, as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing for any to perish but for all to come to repentance." God does not want to see anyone perish and be condemned to the fire of hell. So he is patient and waiting for as many that will turn from their sinful ways through repentance and spend eternity with our Lord and Savior.

We are commanded as his children to spread the good news and cause as many sinners as we can to repent and worship the God of our universe. Let there be NO doubt, Jesus is coming again and it will be at the most unexpected time. Pray that we are now living the life that Jesus would live in an effort to save as many as we can possibly save.