Why can't we know when Christ will return?
Jesus plainly stated
that no one can know the day or hour He will return (Matthew
24:36, 44; 25:13; Acts 1:6-7). We may recognize the general
period when conditions are right for Him to return (Matthew
24:32-33), but no person will be able to determine the
day.
Why won't God let us
know the day? Perhaps it is because, if we knew the time, we
would lose our focus. The Scriptures teach us that we must be
continually centered on this reality. Jesus told us to be
alert, spiritually awake, aware and diligent (Matthew
24:42-44; 25:13; Mark 13:33, 35, 37; Luke
21:34-36).
Even though the
everyday routines of life will always require our attention,
Christ told us to "seek first the kingdom of God" (Matthew
6:33) and pray, "Your kingdom come" (Matthew 6:10). We are not
to lose sight of that future reality.
-- David Treybig
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