By Steven J. Hogan
~ A Saturday Morning Post #53 ~

You know what’s happening this Sunday, right? The Super Bowl will be taking place, the biggest sports event of the year, the most watched show on TV, and with all those expensive ads. Where am I going with this prophecy post? Simply this, that the next, the best, the biggest, the greatest, most dramatic, earth-shaking, life-changing event in this world, is the return of the King, the appearing of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ! It’s infinitely more important than the Super Bowl! “Then they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory.” Luke 21:27
For some people, life is sports – there’s the Super Bowl, March Madness, the Masters, the Stanley Cup, the NBA finals, the World Cup, the World Series, and so on. For other people, life is food, music, movies, clothes, work, school, politics, children, relationships, or something else. I’m not saying these can’t or shouldn’t be a part of your life. What I’m saying is that, whether you are a Christian or not, you need to know that true life is Christ. Real love, joy, peace, hope, purpose, meaning, and relationships, can only be realized through Jesus Christ. Everything, in and of itself, apart from Him, is empty. Not only that, but everything connected to the world and the flesh is coming to a sudden and shocking end. That’s because Jesus Christ, the Lord, Judge and King, is returning to earth, and He will be completely in charge and will change everything.
We’re talking about the Son of God returning to rescue the church, judge the earth, and rule the world. We’re talking about the rapture, the wrath and the reign. These supercharged, supernatural, super-exciting, super-relevant events will soon be taking place. Sad to say, the majority of people don’t know much, if anything, about these things. I am concerned that they live in their own little world, with no clue as to what will be occurring on this earth. But might you know what God clearly tells us in the Bible, in His word, and realize what is happening in the world around us, that we are living on a sin-sick planet, and that this age, as we know it, is coming to an end.
What’s now taking place in this world and leading up to Christ’s return is not understood by most people. They are working at their jobs, going to school, going out to eat, going to movies, going to parties, buying things, playing games, watching TV, etc.; and they are oblivious to the fact that the Bible is coming true right before their eyes. They need to know what, and who, is coming! The truth is that Jesus Christ is coming back to earth, and this is a major subject in the Bible, for God has told us in great detail about the end-times and the return of His Son to earth.
After the end of this age, there will be the greatest transfer of power ever seen on this planet – from that evil devil to Christ the King. The Lord of lords and the King of kings is coming back, not to visit, but to stay, and to take over the world. “The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of His Christ, and He will reign forever and ever” (Revelation 11:15). Jesus Christ will begin a brand new age, radically and wonderfully changing the way things are done. Finally, there will be true justice and world peace, and everyone will give glory to God. “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among men.” Luke 2:14
This is very good news, for this earth, as you know, is a mess. There are many sinful people living in this devil-controlled world, and therefore, all kinds of problems. And only Jesus Christ can solve these problems and make things right. Only He has the authority, the power and the wisdom to do this, and He will. You wait and see. But don’t just wait and see. If you have not yet gotten right with God, then you need to know why Christ came to this earth the first time. Do you realize He lived a perfect life and then suffered and died, being punished for peoples’ sins so they wouldn’t have to be punished forever in hell? Christ died on the cross and then rose from the dead to save the souls of sinners. “Christ also died for sins once for all, the just for the unjust, to bring you to God” (1 Peter 3:18).
Don’t wait until it’s too late. You don’t want to be surprised and be left behind. Repent of your sins and believe Jesus died for you, so you can be forgiven of your sins and get right with God, so you can live for God on this earth, and then have a glorious future in heaven. “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life” (John 3:16).
If you do know Christ, then live for Christ. Love Him and not the world. Serve Him and not yourself. Look forward to His return and the rapture of the church. And tell others why Christ came the first time and that He’s coming a second time, and it won’t be long from now. “Christ also, having been offered once to bear the sins of many, will appear a second time for salvation without reference to sin, to those who eagerly await Him.” Hebrews 9:27-28
P.S. Here is a helpful and instructive article I’ve just written about how God wants us to live in these days: What Does God Want Me to Do in the End Times?
P.P.S. If you have not yet had a chance to read my article on the rapture, I would encourage you to do so: 50 Truths God Wants You to Know About the Rapture.