Then another horse came out, a fiery red one. Its rider was given power to take peace from the earth and to make people kill each other. To him was given a large sword. (Revelation 6:4)
There are so many signs that indicate Jesus’ second coming is near. Even though I would like to know exactly when that day would be, it is impossible to know because that is how God has planned it.
Therefore keep watch, because you do not know on what day your Lord will come. But understand this: If the owner of the house had known at what time of night the thief was coming, he would have kept watch and would not have let his house be broken into. So you also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him. (Matthew 24: 42-44)
The best thing we can do is to be ready! We might not know the exact date, but we know that day is near. We need to start storing our treasures in heaven, rather than on the earth.
Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom. Sell your possessions and give to the poor. Provide purses for yourselves that will not wear out, a treasure in heaven that will never fail, where no thief comes near and no moth destroys. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. (Luke 12:32-34)
This world does not give us any peace; there is always something disturbing or a problem to deal with. That is why we trust in Jesus to give us his peace and prepare us for his second coming.
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. (John 14:27)
“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” (John 16:330)
