(1) Now, dear brothers and sisters, let us clarify some things about the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and how we will be gathered to meet Him.
(2) Don't be so easily shaken or alarmed by those who say that the day of the Lord has already begun. Don't believe them, even if they claim to have had a spiritual vision, a revelation, or a letter supposedly from us.
(3) Don't be fooled by what they say. For that day will not come until there is a great rebellion against God and the man of lawlessness is revealed--the one who brings destruction.
(4) He will exalt himself and defy everything that people call god and every object of worship. He will even sit in the temple of God, claiming that he himself is God.
(5) Don't you remember that I told you about all this when I was with you?
(6) And you know what is holding him back, for he can be revealed only when his time comes.
Do not fear for our Father in heaven knows the business of man and the tricks of the enemy are not hidden from Him. As we watch lawlessness rise up in this Christian nation we who hope in the Lord God Jehovah know that these things must happen before Jesus returns. To those who think His returning will happen while everything is going great, blue skies, and sunshine you are sorely mistaken. In fact those who have prepared and keep their lamps burning for the Bridegroom will know His coming is near because of the darkness that surrounds that time. Look at verse three again. “Don't be fooled by what they say. For that day will not come until there is a great rebellion against God and the man of lawlessness is revealed—the one who brings destruction.”
Lord, thank you for the hope you give and the strength that is beyond my means. Please help me to be ever watchful for the signs of your return. Help me not to lose myself in matters of this world but be ever mindful of your presence. May I be an empty vessel to be used for your purpose so that my life may be poured out for your glory, not my own. Be near family and friends and help me to encourage them in times such as these. In Jesus' name, amen.
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