2 Thessalonians 2:1-2
"Now we beseech you, brethren, by the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, and
by our gathering together unto him, That ye be not soon shaken in mind,
or be troubled, neither by spirit, nor by word, nor by letter as from us,
as that the day of Christ is at hand"
The disciples had asked concerning the times, When these things should be? Christ gave them no answer to that; but they had also asked, What shall be the sign? This question He answers fully. The prophecy first covers events near at hand, the destruction of Jerusalem, the end of the Jewish church and state. The calling of the Gentiles, and the setting up of Christ's kingdom in the world; but it also looks to the general judgment What Christ said to His disciples, meant more to promote caution than to satisfy their curiosity; more to prepare them for the events that should happen, than to give a distinct idea of the events. This is an understanding of the times which all should possess, instead of being interested in what Israel ought to do. Our Savior cautioned all His disciples, then and now to stand on their guard against false teachers.
Jesus foretells wars and great commotions among nations. From the time that the Jews rejected Christ, and He left their house desolate, the sword never departed from them. "All must See what comes of refusing the gospel." Those who will not hear the messengers of peace, shall be made to hear the messengers of war. Where the heart is fixed, trusting in God, it is kept in peace, and is not afraid. It is against the mind of Christ, that His people should have troubled hearts, even in troubles times. When we looked toward to the eternity of misery that is before the obstinate refuters of Christ and his gospel, we may truly say, "The greatest earthly judgments are but the beginning of sorrows." However It is comforting that some shall endure even to the end.
"Our Lord foretells the preaching of the gospel in all the world. The end of the world shall not be till the gospel has done its work." Christ foretells the ruin coming upon the people of the Jews; and what He said here, would be of use to His disciples, for their conduct and for their comfort, and it would also be of use for believers today. If God opens a door of escape, we ought to make our escape, otherwise we do not trust God, but tempt Him. It becomes Christ's disciples, in times of public trouble, to be much in prayer, and that is never out of season, but in a special manner seasonable when we are distressed on every side. Though we must take what God sends, yet we may pray against sufferings, Amen!
My Friends, Christ foretells the rapid spreading of the gospel in the world. It can plainly be seen today. Christ preached his gospel openly. So should we! The Romans were like an eagle, and the ensign of their armies was an eagle. When people, by their sin, make themselves as a dead carcasses, nothing can be expected, except that God should send enemies to destroy them. It is very applicable to the day of judgment, the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ in that day. Let us give diligence to make our calling and election sure; then may we know that no enemy or deceiver shall ever prevail against us.
Amen!
Reading: Matt. 24:4-28
Ref. HGSB; DSB; OBS
May God Bless You
And Your Family
Minister Robert A. Lail Sr.
The Cross Life Ministry
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