2 Peter 3:3-4 – 3 Above all, you must understand that in the last days scoffers will come, scoffing and following their own evil desires. 4 They will say, “Where is this ‘coming’ he promised? Ever since our ancestors died, everything goes on as it has since the beginning of creation.”
As someone who loves Bible Prophecy and realizes the signs are quickly approaching of Christ’s second coming, I come across this quite a bit. Sadly in many churches they aren’t even aware of what the rapture is or looking for His second coming.
Why is this the case? I believe it’s because people are too busy building their kingdom here on earth to see or want to see the signs of His coming. I’ve had a few people say it’s coming soon but not in our lifetime. Is that a want of theirs?
I can tell you if you’re looking for Christ and living everyday for Him instead of your own specific wants, you’ll be ready to meet Him in the air. Is it important that we look for the Lord to come back?
2 Timothy 4:8 – 8 Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing.
For 1,970+ years, if someone has been looking and longing for Christ to come back, they will receive a crown of righteousness. It doesn’t matter if happens when there still here on earth. You see God knows if you are anticipating His Son’s return. He knows that if you’re excited about it, you’re trying to live for Him.
Scoffers are on both sides of the fence of course, but to belong to the church and state that the Bible is the guide you follow while scoffing, well, that’s not good.