Jesus is Coming Soon

“Jesus is Coming Soon.” It is a phrase that has been ringing in between my ears lately. My Mammaw celebrated her 85th birthday this past month. When I think of her I can’t help but hear her confident, gentle voice saying those four words. It is imprinted on the forefront of my mind with her aging penmanship.

"Jesus is Coming Soon."

When I was a teen, deep down I knew she was right. I am certain I can trace back my thoughts and prayers in one of my saved journals.  It would reflect such similarities to my grandmother’s heart. However, as a teen and college student I wasn’t always eager to hear those words. I had so much life yet to live. Now, here I am as a mother of two beautiful girls (BTW What a wonderful and unique time to be a parent. My oldest can't wait to see Jesus on His White horse!), I hear Mammaw's words sounding the alarm louder than before. It is louder when my voice joins as one with hers. 

“Jesus is Coming Soon.” 

I know. Many have stated it for years and years that the Messiah was coming soon. Truth of the matter is, as soon as He died on the cross, we-those who believe in Jesus, could begin sounding the alarm. I am not one to delve into all prophecies fulfilled or yet to be fulfilled. I know that it is real. I choose not to live in fear or cause others to live in fear. Most importantly, I know what my dear Friend Jesus told me years ago. My heart, while on earth, will be forever longing for union with Him. 

"Jesus is Coming Soon."

Yet, even as I write these words, I feel sorrowful for the days I have wasted worrying about petty things. I feel regret for complaining because of various circumstances. I feel broken because other things have become distractions wedging themselves between me and my First love. Not bad things, all normal life things…but they caused the beautiful sound of my Mammaw’s words to fade slowly away. Thank God for wake up calls. Simply celebrating her life from afar in my mind and heart was enough to replay those four special words. 

"Jesus is Coming Soon."

 To my mommy friends in particular, all the things of this life will soon fade away. Dishes can wait. The floor can be a mess for a few more hours. The laundry can wrinkle in the basket. That extra hour of sleep will not make you feel more rested. He’s calling for you to rise and be strong, to know His Word, to speak His word over your family, to create an atmosphere of grace, so you can let His love pour out of you. Wake Up! All creation is telling us….

“Jesus is Coming Soon.” 

“Watch therefore, for you know neither the day nor the hour in which the Son of Man is coming.” Matthew 25:13