Waiting for Jesus Second Coming

     Certainly we are living the last days aren´t we? Look around us:

• The conflict in many countries and the possibility of devastating wars in the near future,
• great partof humanity suffers,
• earthquakes, storms, floods and diseases overwhelming,
• Christians persecuted,
• false religions, false prophets arise all the time and attract crowds,
• at the same time apostasy never seen, an increasing departure from the Bible and the living God.

     Assured that we approach the end, how should we Christians behave? 

    In II Peter 3:10-12, Peter speaks of the spectacular events that will happen and is concerned about the conduct and character of God's people. He says that we must be holy and to hasten the return of Christ.And how can we hasten the coming of Christ?Looking to people who were expecting the first comingof Jesus, we find few features that can inspire us: 

• Who waited for the Lord was a minority.
• Like today, at that time Herod also had built a marvelous temple. People studied a lot the word, knowledge was great - the Sadducees and Pharisees- the same way that we see today, they fulfilled all the rituals. There was beauty, sophistication, but there wasn´t the glory of God manifested there. Sumptuous temples, books, blockbuster bands, studying a lot, a lot of research: all that can help. But is this what God is looking for?
• Or is it that God should not actually be looking for an intimate, personal relationship with us, as sought at that time?
• Gd didn´t talk to people for 400 years, but do not stop ... He acted because there was still a minority Elizabeth and Zechariah, Mary and Joseph, shepherds, Simeon and Anna in the temple, which awaited him. Today they are famous, but back then, they were ordinary people.
• All had the same characteristic: the fear of the Lord. They were faithful to the Lord in their daily lives and daily activities not prevented them from serving God. Did not be distracted, because sometimes our daily life distract us.. Served at home, at work, everywhere. And they heard the voice of God and were obedient.
• Another common characteristic is that they did nothing extraordinary. God works in our lives and use us where He has placed us. Many people think "- Oh if I could preach at the altar! Oh if I had more money! Oh if I were to Africa, or China! Then I would do this or that ... "Big mistake! The important thing is to let the Lord find us where we are. Because He puts us where He needs us.

    Looking at these figures we see that God chose them on purpose. They knew God, we can see the way they talked to God in their praise and their prayers. God is looking for that special loyalty. Not on doing anything special, but on responding in a special way to God's call.

    Have a blessed day!